Eyes Like the Sea: A Novel
1517
''Eyes Like the Sea'' is a historical fiction novel by Mór Jókai, first published in the late 19th century. The story follows a young protagonist infatuated with a girl named Bessy, whose enchanting eyes remind him of the sea. Set against the backdrop of societal expectations, the novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggles of youth as the characters navigate their evolving relationship. Jókai's work is notable for its vivid portrayal of personal aspirations within the context of Hungarian society.
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“There is no greater torture in this world than to carry about in one's soul night and day an evil thought which harasses and pursues, and be unable to tell it to anybody.””
— Mór Jókai
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