"Black Diamonds: A Novel" by Mór Jókai is a tale of ambition and affection set within a 19th-century coal-mining community. It follows Ivan Behrend, the coal-mine owner, as he seeks treasures deep beneath the earth, reflecting his dedication, while also hinting at an underlying loneliness. The narrative introduces Evila, a young worker, showcasing the tough existence in the mines, and the contrasting worlds of owner and the labor force. The story highlights the relationships that are forged and broken within such an environment, especially Evila's, where the shadows unveil the difficult conditions of life and hints at the brutal realities of the human heart.
Black Diamonds: A Novel
By Mór Jókai
Amidst the dark depths of a coal mine, a mine owner and a young worker find their lives intertwined by ambitions, love, and the harsh realities of their world.
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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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