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100 1 _aEbers, Georg,
_d1837-1898
245 1 0 _aSerapis — Volume 02
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 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"Serapis — Volume 02" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in ancient Alexandria, focusing on characters grappling with the cultural and religious turmoil of the time as Christianity begins to rise in influence. Central to the story are characters like the spirited Dada, a young girl caught between her desire for freedom and the constraints of her environment, along with other figures navigating familial ties and shifting allegiances against the backdrop of a changing society. At the start of this volume, the action centers on Dada, who is feeling restless and defiant as she awaits a promised outing in the bustling city. Her impatience leads to a series of emotional outbursts, reflecting her struggles with the dominant authority of her caretaker and her yearning for autonomy. As Karnis agrees to take her on a tour of Alexandria, the narrative explores their excursion through the vibrant streets, juxtaposed with Karnis's nostalgic reflections on the city's pagan past versus its emerging Christian identity. The opening also introduces tensions between characters such as Marcus, who is drawn to Dada, and his brother Demetrius, who symbolizes the conflicts between old beliefs and new faiths, heightening the theme of personal connection amidst societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
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/5502
999 _c47533
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