02365cam a22003493u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000029001122450030001412640051001713000047002223360026002693370026002953380036003215000031003575000031003885080044004195201272004635340045017356530048017806530052018286530048018807000028019288560042019569990017019985487UtSlPG20260610133139.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPT1 aEbers, Georg,d1837-189814aThe Emperor — Volume 05 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aTranslation of Der Kaiser.  aRelease date is 2004-04-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"The Emperor — Volume 05" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around themes of love, status, and the complexities of life in ancient Alexandria, particularly focusing on the lives of two central characters, Arsinoe and Selene, as they navigate societal expectations and personal aspirations amidst the backdrop of an upcoming imperial performance.  The opening of the volume introduces us to the anticipation surrounding a grand theatrical event organized by the wealthy citizen Plutarch. Arsinoe, the daughter of a humble palace steward, experiences the thrill of being invited to participate, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness as she steps into this world of elegance and attention. We see her admiration for the lavish preparations, her blooming beauty, and the interest it generates among the audience. Meanwhile, Selene's unfortunate injury creates a counterbalance to Arsinoe’s joy, setting up a familial drama that entangles themes of love and duty. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the dynamic interplay between class distinctions, personal ambition, and familial loyalty, crafted against a vividly depicted historical setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHadrian, Emperor of Rome, 76-138 -- Fiction  aEgypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction  aGerman fiction -- Translations into English1 aBell, Clara,d1834-192740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5487  c47518d47518