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The Mor Jokai Library presents Jókai’s novels in full, bringing to life the sweeping tales that made him one of Hungary’s great storytellers. Here are castles and islands, merchants and patriots, villains, dreamers, lovers, and men whose destinies may turn upon a single courageous act.

Come for an evening’s chapter, or surrender yourself to the whole voyage. The river is broad, the road uncertain, and beyond the next bend there is always another story. RSSVERIFY]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7c6e3969d42434c4c5b3810d8230a190.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mor-jokai-library--7281092Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:11:09 +0000Mór JókaiGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comStep aboard, gentle listener, and let the Danube carry you into the wondrous world of Mór Jókai. A realm of ruined fortunes and sudden triumphs, noble hearts and dangerous secrets, revolution, romance, exile, adventure, and hope. The Mor Jokai...
The Mor Jokai Library presents Jókai’s novels in full, bringing to life the sweeping tales that made him one of Hungary’s great storytellers. Here are castles and islands, merchants and patriots, villains, dreamers, lovers, and men whose destinies may turn upon a single courageous act.

Come for an evening’s chapter, or surrender yourself to the whole voyage. The river is broad, the road uncertain, and beyond the next bend there is always another story. RSSVERIFY]]>falseca72f36f-9651-54f1-b9ce-99bf9b647836serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-1--74456805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456805Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Mór JókaiIn which a young gentleman recounts his first encounter with the enchanting Bessy, whose eyes are likened to the vast and changeful sea, set against the lively backdrop of a spirited dancing class led by the charismatic Monsieur Galifard. Amidst the...504false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-2--74456807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456807Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Mór JókaiIn which a young man, newly distinguished by literary and artistic successes, contends with social slights and the caprices of a lively gathering, while encountering an unruly parrot that becomes an unexpected companion to his portrait sittings. As he...1428false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-3--74456809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456809Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Mór JókaiIn which a young writer patiently unfolds the art of romance-writing to a curious and lively neighbour, revealing a quaint tableau of literary beginnings set amid the rustic charm of fruit-laden trees and a humble island hut. Their candid exchanges,...1256false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-4--74456810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456810Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Mór JókaiIn which a beloved poet’s unexpected visit stirs both admiration and rebellion amongst friends, leading to schemes both romantic and charitable that knit the fabric of youthful ambition and society’s constraints. Amidst fiddles and fledgling...1145false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-5--74456811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456811Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Mór JókaiIn which the narrator finds his place among a circle of fervent young literati inspired by French ideals and discovers the value of writing in the language of everyday life, guided by elder mentors and kind critics. Amidst early trials as a theatrical...601false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-6--74456813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456813Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Mór JókaiIn which a novel American-style duel leaves a humorous yet harmless wound, and the narrator returns to his native town adorned with fresh honours and the trappings of success. There, a tense encounter unfolds with the charming Bessy and her betrothed...1179false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-7--74456814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456814Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Mór JókaiIn which the narrator returns to Pest to find friendship and love entwined in humble yet joyful circumstances, sharing lodgings with newlyweds and reflecting on the bitter beauty of youthful ambition and poetic dreams. Amidst laughter and literary...496false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-8-part-1--74456816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456816Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Mór JókaiIn which the narrator, newly settled in a modest bachelor’s lodging, is visited by the transformed Bessy, who regales him with a candid and vivid account of her unconventional marriage to the herdsman Peter Gyuricza and the rustic life she now...1764false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-8-part-2--74456817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456817Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Mór JókaiIn which a spirited country lass recounts her defiant flight from convention, narrating a tale of rustic rebellion and wily resilience amid the swell of revolution, all the while embracing the simple joys of her humble life with a fiery heart. In this...1282false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-9--74456818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456818Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Mór JókaiIn which the stirring dawn of revolution in Hungary reveals the fervent aspirations and bitter struggles of a people yearning for liberty, freedom of the press, and the tricoloured emblem of unity; amidst the turmoil, a tender bond is forged between...1201false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-10--74456821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456821Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Mór JókaiIn which the narrator is secreted away to a hidden village deep in the beech forests, shielded from the turmoil of revolution and war by the kindness of country folk and a loyal friend whose simple, honest life becomes a beacon in dark times. Amidst...665false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-11--74456822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456822Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Mór JókaiIn which two good-natured kinsmen arrive to discuss the business of swine and theatre, bringing news of an elusive revolutionary-turned-actor with the clever disguise of a changed name and appearance. Meanwhile, amidst autumnal forest vistas and...930false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-12-part-1--74456823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456823Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Mór JókaiIn which a solitary painter finds himself upon the mystic heights of the Pagan Altar, where a sea of mist conceals the world below, and an unexpected meeting unites old comrades and a once beloved lady beneath the vast autumn sky. As the shadows of...1443false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-12-part-2--74456824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456824Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Mór JókaiIn which the narrator recounts a journey marked by hardship and poignant encounters, revealing the harsh realities behind genteel appearances and the tangled loyalties of those bound by social and personal debts. The unfolding calamity of a...1769false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-13-part-1--74456826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456826Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Mór JókaiIn which a young lady recounts the harrowing flight from a burning town, encountering rejection from her own mother amidst the chaos, only to be rescued and cared for by a gallant officer in the midst of a fearful exodus. She then describes her daring...1997false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-13-part-2--74456827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456827Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Mór JókaiIn which a daring escape from captivity through desolate sand-hills leads to a harrowing night besieged by wolves, and the narrator’s quick wit and unexpected luck bring a narrow deliverance. Subsequent encounters with guerilla fighters and military...1225false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-13-part-3--74456829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456829Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Mór JókaiIn which a daring scheme unfolds involving a secret ciphered despatch memorised by a resourceful lady disguised with an English passport, thus outwitting enemy scrutiny amidst the perils of war. And in the midst of strategic manoeuvres and thrilling...1633false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-14--74456831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456831Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Mór JókaiIn which a lady with eyes like the sea offers a stirring vision of escape and glory abroad, tempting the narrator with the promise of literary acclaim and freedom, yet he steadfastly chooses to endure his exile in his homeland, trusting in his wife's...1603false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-like-the-sea-chapter-15-part-1--74456833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456833Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Mór JókaiIn which the author recounts a long friendship with the beech woods and the solitary labours of an author and actress couple, interrupted by a most earnest visit from a foreign lieutenant whose speech is marked by frequent gestures and a heartfelt...1245false119full