Peter The Priest (1897)

By Mór Jókai and Maurus Jokai

Book Overview

""Peter The Priest"" is a novel written by Hungarian author Maurus Jokai and first published in 1897. The story revolves around the life of Peter, a young man who becomes a priest after a series of events in his life. Peter is depicted as a kind-hearted and compassionate person who is always ready to help others. He is loved by everyone in his village, including the wealthy landowner, Countess Theresa, who takes a special interest in him.As Peter's reputation spreads, he is called upon to help people in neighboring villages who are suffering from poverty and disease. He travels far and wide, bringing hope and comfort to those in need. However, his good deeds attract the attention of the local bishop, who sees him as a threat to his authority. The bishop tries to discredit Peter and bring him down, but Peter's faith and determination help him overcome all obstacles.Throughout the novel, Jokai explores themes of faith, love, and the struggle between good and evil. He also provides a vivid portrayal of rural life in Hungary during the late 19th century. ""Peter The Priest"" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1166299899
• ISBN13: 9781166299897
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"