02269cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000029001122450026001412640051001673000047002183360026002653370026002913380036003175000031003535080044003845201268004285340045016966530047017416530048017887000048018368560042018849990017019265513UtSlPG20260610133139.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPT1 aEbers, Georg,d1837-189810aArachne — Volume 06 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-04-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"Arachne — Volume 06 by Georg Ebers" is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of art, ambition, and the challenges faced by its protagonist, Hermon, a blind sculptor seeking fame and recognition in ancient Alexandria. Through a rich tapestry of characters, Ebers delves into the intersections of personal desire, societal expectations, and the pursuit of truth in artistry.  The narrative centers on Hermon, who, despite his blindness, has gained acclaim for his statue of Demeter. The novel intricately showcases Hermon's internal struggles between his newfound fame and the lingering doubts about his artistic integrity. As he navigates the complex social landscape, including interactions with Queen Arsinoe and other prominent figures, Hermon grapples with the weight of his fame, the expectations surrounding him, and his love for Daphne, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. His journey leads him to confront the potential loss of his artistic credibility, culminating in a poignant realization about the true authorship of the celebrated statue, steering the story towards themes of identity and self-discovery amidst the vibrant backdrop of Hellenistic culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEgypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- Fiction  aGerman fiction -- Translations into English1 aSafford, Mary J.q(Mary Joanna),d1842-191640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5513  c47544d47544