Timar's Two Worlds (1894) - Mór Jókai - Bog

Timar's Two Worlds is a novel written by Hungarian author, Jokai Mor, and published in 1894. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Timar, who is torn between two worlds - the civilized European society and the exotic, mysterious world of the Orient.Timar is a Hungarian sailor who finds himself stranded on a deserted island in the Indian Ocean. After being rescued by a wealthy Arab merchant, he is taken to a small island where he is given a job as a manager of a trading company. Timar quickly adapts to the new environment and becomes fascinated by the exotic culture and people of the Orient.However, Timar's life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Noemi, who is the daughter of a wealthy European family. Timar must navigate the complex social and cultural differences between the two worlds as he tries to win Noemi's heart and gain acceptance from her family.As the story unfolds, Timar is forced to confront his own identity and the conflicting values of the two worlds he inhabits. He must choose between his love for Noemi and his loyalty to the people and culture of the Orient.Overall, Timar's Two Worlds is a captivating tale of love, adventure, and self-discovery that explores the complexities of cultural identity and the clash of civilizations. Jokai Mor's vivid descriptions of the exotic setting and characters make this novel a timeless classic of Hungarian literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.