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050 4 _aPT
100 1 _aEbers, Georg,
_d1837-1898
245 1 0 _aArachne — Complete
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 2004-11-15
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Arachne — Complete" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in ancient Egypt, exploring the intricacies of human relationships amid broader themes such as art, ambition, and the conflict between tradition and individuality. The narrative introduces Ledscha, a beautiful but troubled young woman caught between her love for the sculptor Hermon and the expectations of her Biamite heritage, as well as the looming presence of societal norms. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the setting, with descriptions of the natural environment and the small city of Tennis, which is surrounded by water during the inundation period. We meet Ledscha as she waits at the Owl's Nest for Hermon, a Greek artist, whose affections she deeply yearns for. However, her excitement is tainted by jealousy when she observes Hermon interacting with a beautiful stranger from Alexandria, which raises doubts about his intentions with Ledscha. As the narrative progresses, the conflict between her passionate desires and the realities of love, loyalty, and betrayal becomes increasingly apparent, setting the stage for a tale rich with emotional depth and tension. (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/5516
999 _c47547
_d47547