| Author |
Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904 |
| Title |
A két Trenk; Trenk Frigyes
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
|
| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
|
| Summary |
"A két Trenk; Trenk Frigyes" by Mór Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Trenk Frigyes, a young nobleman who gains the attention of King Frederick II of Prussia (known as "the Great") due to his exceptional abilities and bravery, as well as his adventures amidst the political turmoil of the era. The story hints at themes of ambition, love, and the trials of youth against the backdrop of war and societal expectations. The beginning of the novel introduces the young Trenk Frigyes, who impresses Frederick the Great with his skills and intelligence during a royal audience in 1742. As he is swiftly enlisted into the king’s elite bodyguard, readers witness his rise from a mere cadet to a significant position of power and prestige. The narrative captures his training, the rigors of service, and the intriguing dynamics of the royal court, all while foreshadowing complexities in his personal life, particularly his emerging feelings for a beautiful noblewoman. As the story unfolds, it becomes evident that these early encounters set the stage for future conflicts, both romantic and political, reflecting the turbulent spirit of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
|
| Subject |
Trenck, Friedrich, Freiherr von der, 1726-1794 -- Fiction
|
| Subject |
Trenck, Franz, Freiherr von der, 1711-1749 -- Fiction
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64588 |
| Release Date |
Feb 18, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
109 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
