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100	1		_aEbers, Georg, _d1837-1898
245	1	0	_aArachne — 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			_aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508			_aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520			_a"Arachne — Volume 01" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel set during the reign of Ptolemy II in ancient Egypt, likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, ambition, and the tensions between different cultures and social classes as embodied in the lives of its characters. The narrative centers around Ledscha, a beautiful Biamite girl who becomes enmeshed in a love affair with Hermon, a Greek sculptor. As the plot unfolds, she grapples with her jealousy and fears regarding Hermon's potential infidelity, spurred on by the warnings of Bias, a bitter slave. Ledscha's desire for independence clashes with the expectations of her society and the deception woven around her love life, including the fate of her younger sister Taus, who has also caught Hermon's attention. Amidst this turmoil, Ledscha seeks the prophetic guidance of old Tabus, leading to a deeper exploration of her identity and destiny shaped by love, betrayal, and her heritage. The story weaves an intricate tapestry of human emotions set against a rich historical backdrop, highlighting the personal struggles faced by its characters. (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		_aSafford, Mary J. _q(Mary Joanna), _d1842-1916
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5508
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