Life In A Cave (1884)

By Maurice Jokai

Book Overview

""Life In A Cave"" is a novel written by Hungarian author Maurice Jokai and was first published in 1884. The story is set in a cave located in the Carpathian Mountains, where a group of people have lived for generations. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Balint, who has grown up in the cave and has never experienced life outside of it. Balint is content with his life in the cave, but his curiosity about the outside world grows as he becomes more aware of the limitations of his existence. He longs to explore the world beyond the cave, but his family and community are fiercely protective of their way of life and discourage him from leaving. The novel explores themes of tradition, isolation, and the human desire for exploration and adventure. It also delves into the complex relationships between the characters, as they navigate their way through the challenges of life in a confined space. Overall, ""Life In A Cave"" is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on human nature and the power of tradition.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166934764
• ISBN13: 9781166934767
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"