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100	1		_aEbers, Georg, _d1837-1898
245	1	4	_aThe Sisters — Volume 1
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aTranslation of Die schwestern.
500			_aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508			_aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520			_a"The Sisters — Volume 1" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt during the tumultuous reign of the Ptolemies, the narrative focuses on the lives of two sisters, Klea and Irene, who are entwined in the spiritual and social fabric of the Serapeum, a temple dedicated to the god Serapis. As the story unfolds, themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for identity emerge, particularly as they navigate their positions within the constraints of their societal roles and their relationships with powerful figures of the time. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the sisters living in modest quarters near the grand temple of Serapis. The opening chapters depict a poignant moment where Irene struggles with the meager food provided to them, demonstrating the hardships they endure. Their sisterly bond is revealed through their interactions, marked by affection and sacrifice, as Klea often prioritizes Irene's well-being over her own. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their lives, as they encounter the complexities of their world that includes encounters with powerful Romans and the intrigues of court life. The sisters' aspirations, dreams, and moral dilemmas promise to unfold in the face of personal desires against the backdrop of historical events and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEgypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- Fiction
653			_aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
700	1		_aBell, Clara, _d1834-1927
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5461
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