Der Barrès, Maurice 1862-1923 creator Lautensack, Heinrich 1881-1919 text utu 2012 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Der Mord an der Jungfrau" by Maurice Barrès is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, spirituality, and societal conflict through its depiction of ancient Roman and early Christian tensions, particularly focusing on the character of Athene and her struggle between the allure of Hellenistic ideals and the rising influence of Christianity. The story unfolds in a richly described setting, where characters like Amaryllis, a young courtesan, and Lucius, a Roman, navigate personal desires and social upheaval. Athene, depicted as a representation of Hellenistic culture, faces imminent danger from a volatile populace as the decline of traditional values becomes palpable. The narrative captures her final moments of defiance against the encroaching Christian fanatics who threaten to obliterate the remnants of beauty and intellect of ancient beliefs. Ultimately, the book culminates in a tragic but poignant martyrdom, illuminating the clash between love, faith, and cultural identity. As Athene sacrifices herself, her legacy reverberates through the generations, setting the stage for reflection on the price of ideals in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-07-22 Produced by Jens Sadowski Original publication data not identified Short stories French fiction -- Translations into German PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40294 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40294 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133924.0 40294