About this book
Eyes Like the Sea by Mór Jókai is a sweeping historical romance that captures the turbulent passion of nineteenth-century Hungary through the eyes of a devoted artist and the enigmatic woman who haunts his heart forever.
Set against the backdrop of the Hungarian Revolution, this classic novel follows a talented painter and poet whose life is consumed by his love for a woman with captivating eyes as deep as the sea. Though she possesses a noble and loving spirit, fate conspires against their union when she chooses a charming but unreliable suitor over his steadfast devotion. As he channels his heartbreak into politics and artistic pursuits, she follows the whims of her own desires, chasing a life of glamour and status. Yet across the years and despite her choices, she continually returns to him—the one man who truly understands her soul.
Jókai masterfully weaves themes of sacrifice, destiny, and the enduring power of first love throughout this intricately plotted narrative. His prose captures both the intellectual fervor of revolutionary Hungary and the timeless ache of unrequited affection. This award-winning work, which earned the Hungarian Academy of Sciences prize for literature in 1890, remains a testament to one of Hungary's greatest literary voices.
Perfect for readers who cherish romantic historical fiction with emotional depth and literary significance, Eyes Like the Sea invites you into a world where love transcends circumstance and time.
