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100 1 _aEbers, Georg,
_d1837-1898
245 1 0 _aIn the Fire of the Forge: A Romance of Old Nuremberg — 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"In the Fire of the Forge: A Romance of Old Nuremberg — Volume 01" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel set in the late 19th century, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of societal expectations. The story is set in the medieval city of Nuremberg circa 1281 and delves into the lives of its inhabitants, providing a rich tapestry of historical context as families navigate personal desires against the backdrop of political and social happenings. The narrative unfolds through the lives of two couples: Wolff Eysvogel, the son of a wealthy merchant, and his betrothed, Els Ortlieb, as well as the more adventurous relationship between the knight Heinz Schorlin and Eva Ortlieb, Els's sister. As the characters engage with the challenges of courtly love and familial responsibilities, the reader witnesses conflicts between personal aspiration and the societal expectations of nobility. Wolff struggles with the demands of his family business while feeling the weight of his future commitment to Els. At the same time, Eva grapples with her desire for a life devoted to faith against the temptations of worldly love, particularly as she becomes enchanted by Heinz, whose boldness and devotion present both a romantic opportunity and a challenge to her values. The story weaves through the intricacies of the period's cultural and political dynamics, enriching the personal tales with a deeper historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
653 _aNuremberg (Germany) -- Fiction
700 1 _aSafford, Mary J.
_q(Mary Joanna),
_d1842-1916
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5543
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