Halil the Pedlar: A Tale of Old Stambul

Mór Jókai, a revered figure in Hungarian literature, was a prolific writer whose narratives captured the spirit of his nation during a period of dramatic change. Born on February 19, 1825, in Komárom, Jókai's life spanned much of the 19th century, a time when Hungary was striving to assert its identity within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His body of work is vast, often reflecting themes of romance...