"The Strange Story of Rab Ráby" by Mór Jókai is a historical tale set in late 19th-century Hungary, which follows the journey of Mathias Ráby, a nobleman who becomes deeply troubled by the unfair treatment of ordinary people during Emperor Joseph II's rule. As Ráby deals with dishonesty within his community, he tries to make things better and ensure fairness, running into problems with powerful leaders and the customs of the time. The story starts in Pesth, Hungary, showing a society filled with change and the harsh reality of a corrupt court system. Ráby is shown as a compassionate character, which then drives him to fight for what is right, creating conflict and shaping his search for truth.
The Strange Story of Rab Ráby
By Mór Jókai
In a world of corruption and oppression, a nobleman risks everything to fight for justice and change.
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About the AuthorMóricz Jókay of Ásva, known as Mór Jókai, was a Hungarian novelist, dramatist and revolutionary. Outside of Hungary, he was also known as Maurice Jókai or Maurus Jokai or Mauritius Jókai. He was a leader of the outbreak of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 in Pest. His romantic novels became widely popular among the elite of Victorian England, where he was often compared to Charles Dickens by the press. One of his most famous admirers was Queen Victoria herself.
Móricz Jókay of Ásva, known as Mór Jókai, was a Hungarian novelist, dramatist and revolutionary. Outside of Hungary, he was also known as Maurice Jókai or Maurus Jokai or Mauritius Jókai. He was a leader of the outbreak of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 in Pest. His romantic novels became widely popular among the elite of Victorian England, where he was often compared to Charles Dickens by the press. One of his most famous admirers was Queen Victoria herself.
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