Eclipse of the Crescent Moon by Géza Gárdonyi
A Tale of the Siege of Eger
"Eclipse of the Crescent Moon" is a historical novel set in the 16th century, during the time of the Ottoman Empire's siege on the Hungarian fortress of Eger. The story follows a brave young boy named Gergely, who grows up to be a heroic soldier defending his homeland. The tale is filled with romance, adventure, and provides a detailed depiction of medieval life, warfare, and the heroic resistance of the Hungarian people against the invading Ottoman forces.
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- Published
- 1899
- Nationality
- Hungarian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-600
- Original Language
- Hungarian
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- Alternate Titles
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- Stars of Eger
- The Eclipse of the Crescent Moon
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 1st on Big Read (Hungarian) (Hungaria)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)