The Corsair King

""The Corsair King: A Kaloz Kiraly"" is a historical novel written by Maurus Jokai and first published in 1901. The story takes place in the 18th century and follows the life of a young Hungarian nobleman named Istvan Torok. After being falsely accused of murder, Istvan is forced to flee his homeland and becomes a feared pirate known as the Corsair King. He leads a band of pirates in the Mediterranean and the Adriatic, attacking ships and amassing wealth. Istvan's ultimate goal is to return to Hungary and clear his name, but his plans are complicated by his love for a beautiful Greek woman named Eudoxia. The novel is a thrilling adventure tale filled with action, romance, and political intrigue. It also explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom. Jokai's vivid descriptions of the sea, the ships, and the pirate life make the reader feel as if they are on board with Istvan and his crew. ""The Corsair King: A Kaloz Kiraly"" is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its swashbuckling tale of adventure on the high seas.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.