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100 1 _aEbers, Georg,
_d1837-1898
240 1 5 _aEine aegyptische königstochter. English
245 1 3 _aAn Egyptian Princess — Complete
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-15
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"An Egyptian Princess — Complete" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel that likely dates from the late 19th century. It explores the intertwined lives of ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Persians during the tumultuous times around 528 B.C., focusing on the lives of significant characters, including the titular Egyptian Princess Rhodopis, who rises from humble beginnings to a position of prominence. The opening of the novel paints a vivid scene of the Nile overflowing its banks, submerging lush fields and gardens, while setting the atmosphere on a moonlit night filled with the sounds of nature. It introduces two Greek characters, Phanes and Aristomachus, on their way to visit Rhodopis, showcasing the cultural fusion in Egypt. A conversation unfolds between them, hinting at Aristomachus's serious demeanor and Phanes's exuberance as he expresses admiration for Rhodopis. The reader learns about Rhodopis's journey from a child captured by Phoenician sailors to becoming a celebrated figure in Egyptian society, raising intriguing questions about her past and the dynamics of power and identity amidst a rich historical backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEgypt -- History -- To 332 B.C. -- Fiction
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aGrove, Eleanor
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5460
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