Debts of Honor by Mór Jókai

"Debts of Honor" by Mór Jókai is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the lives of the Áronffy family as they navigate personal tragedy and familial bonds in the wake of their father's sudden death. Central to the narrative is Desiderius, a young boy, who grapples with his grief and the impact of his father's passing on his life and family dynamics. The opening of the novel introduces us to young Desiderius and his brother Lorand, depicting a close-knit and loving family. Their tranquil life is abruptly shattered by the news of their father's death, revealing a suddenly complex and sorrowful world. Desiderius’s perspective captures the innocence of childhood mingled with the harsh realities of loss, as he struggles to understand his emotions and the changes in his family. The somber atmosphere deepens with their grandmother’s erratic behavior, which hints at a troubled family history linked to suicide and a curse that seemingly haunts the Áronffy lineage, setting the stage for the book's exploration of love, sorrow, and the pressures of familial legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904
Translator Yolland, Arthur B. (Arthur Battishill), 1874-
Title Debts of Honor
Credits Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team
Reading Level Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 22757
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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