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100 1 _aEbers, Georg,
_d1837-1898
245 1 4 _aThe Emperor — Volume 01
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 Der Kaiser.
500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Emperor — Volume 01" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set during the Roman Empire, specifically around the time of Emperor Hadrian's reign, and aims to provide an immersive depiction of life in ancient Egypt and its intersection with Roman culture. The tale likely explores themes of power, beauty, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly through the characters of Hadrian and his youthful lover, Antinous. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a chilly December morning, as Hadrian strides along a coastal causeway accompanied by his entourage. The scene captures a mix of nature's beauty and the somber atmosphere of a land caught in the throes of change. As they walk, curiosity arises from a local girl, who expresses a longing for a different emperor, highlighting the charm and fascination surrounding Hadrian's persona. Interactions between Hadrian and Antinous reveal a relationship filled with admiration and intimacy, reflecting on the emperor's deep musings about existence, ambition, and the fleeting nature of youth. Through its rich descriptions and character dynamics, the opening sets the stage for a larger narrative steeped in historical drama and emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHadrian, Emperor of Rome, 76-138 -- Fiction
653 _aEgypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aBell, Clara,
_d1834-1927
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5483
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