TY - BOOK AU - Ebers,Georg AU - Safford,Mary J. TI - The Story of My Life — Volume 05 AV - PT PY - 2004/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 N1 - Release date is 2004-04-01; This eBook was produced by David Widger; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Story of My Life — Volume 05" by Georg Ebers is an autobiographical account written in the mid-19th century. The book reflects on the author's experiences during his school years, detailing his journey from childhood to adulthood. It captures the essence of his educational journey, the friendships formed, and the pivotal moments that shaped his character and aspirations. In this volume, Ebers recounts his transition from a lively and carefree schoolboy at Keilhau to a more austere environment at the Kottbus School, where he faced the challenges of a stricter academic environment and social dynamics. He vividly describes the influence of his teachers, particularly the reforming headmaster, Professor Tzschirner, who revitalized the school's approach to learning. Ebers navigates the complexities of adolescence, grappling with youthful exuberance and romantic feelings, particularly for the actress Clara, which lead to a transformative yet tumultuous chapter in his life. The narrative is interspersed with reflections on personal growth, artistic aspirations, and the broader social context of education during his time. Throughout, Ebers's passion for writing and his quest for academic and personal fulfillment remain central themes in his evolving life story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5597 ER -