| Author |
Jósika, Miklós, báró, 1796?-1865 |
| Translator |
Gaye, Selina |
| Title |
King Matthias and the Beggar Boy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Translation of: Király és Koldus
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| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"King Matthias and the Beggar Boy" by báró Miklós Jósika is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of a beggar boy named Miska who encounters King Matthias, a character known for his progressive ways and commitment to justice. As the plot unfolds, Miska is drawn into a larger narrative involving intrigue, danger, and the hopes of a better life. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Miska, a dusty traveler who aspires to uncover the mysteries surrounding an ominous castle owned by Mr. Samson. After a brief interaction with the king, who rides past him, Miska's life takes an unexpected turn as he is entrusted with a mission. He is tasked by the king to infiltrate the castle and gather intelligence about its enigmatic owner and rumored dark dealings. This opening sets up a theme of transformation; Miska embarks on a quest not only for answers but also for a chance at a new life amidst the tensions of a kingdom rife with robbers and secrets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Hungary -- History -- Matthias, 1458-1490 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Beggars -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36816 |
| Release Date |
Jul 23, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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