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100 1 _aEbers, Georg,
_d1837-1898
245 1 0 _aHomo Sum — Volume 01
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"Homo Sum — Volume 01" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book is set in the 4th century during the early years of Christianity and revolves around the life of Hermas, the son of a hermit named Stephanus, who is grappling with his identity and purpose amidst a backdrop of spiritual struggle, societal conflicts, and personal aspirations. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to a stark desert landscape surrounding Mount Sinai, home to solitary anchorites who have turned their backs on society. Hermas, a strong yet conflicted youth, interacts with Miriam, a spirited shepherdess, revealing his desires for life beyond the constraining lifestyle of an anchorite. Through their heated exchanges, themes of rebellion against tradition and the yearning for purpose surface starkly. As Hermas faces the emotional torment of his father's sickness and the rigorous moral expectations set by the anchorite community, he is drawn into a world of passion and turmoil that challenges his understanding of faith and sacrifice. The tension between the values of duty and desire is palpable, setting the stage for further exploration of Hermas' personal journey as he simultaneously navigates love, loyalty, and the longing for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
653 _aChurch history -- 4th century -- Fiction
700 1 _aBell, Clara,
_d1834-1927
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5494
999 _c47525
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