02463cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000029001122400026001412450039001672640051002063000047002573360026003043370026003303380036003565000031003925080029004235201490004525340045019426530048019876530032020357000028020678560042020955529UtSlPG20260610133140.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPT1 aEbers, Georg,d1837-189814aDie Nilbraut. English14aThe Bride of the Nile — Complete 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-11-15 aProduced by David Widger a"The Bride of the Nile" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century, examining the dynamics of power, faith, and personal relationships in Egypt during the Arab conquest. The narrative takes place in a period marked by the tension between the new Islamic rulers and the remnants of the Byzantine Empire, delving into the lives of key characters such as Orion, the son of the governor Mukaukas George, and Paula, the beautiful daughter of a Melchite general. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, and the clash of cultures, set against the backdrop of a changing Egypt. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to a time of upheaval in Egypt, following its conquest by the Arabs. Amidst the decaying city of Memphis, a caravan arrives led by the merchant Haschim, who navigates the complex relations between the Egyptians and their new rulers. We meet the characters of Orion, recently returned from Constantinople, and Paula, who resides in the governor's house under strained circumstances due to her Melchite heritage. As Orion’s family grapples with both personal relationships and the broader implications of political and religious tensions in the era, the groundwork for conflict and romance is carefully laid. The initial chapters showcase the characters’ interactions, underline societal prejudices, and hint at the emotional challenges that will unfold as their lives become intertwined. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aGerman fiction -- Translations into English aEgypt -- History -- Fiction1 aBell, Clara,d1834-192740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5529