Mór Jókai, also known as Maurus Jokai, was a monumental figure in 19th-century Hungarian literature. Born on February 19, 1825, in Komárom, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Jókai pursued law but soon dedicated himself to writing, inspired by the revolutionary fervor of his time. His prolific career produced more than a hundred novels, and his literary mastery earned him a unique place as ...