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100	1		_aEbers, Georg, _d1837-1898
245	1	2	_aA Question
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"A Question" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel probably written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a vibrant setting filled with characters from ancient Syracuse, focusing on the lives and relationships within a wealthy household overseen by the housekeeper Semestre. Central to the plot are Xanthe, the lovely daughter of Lysander, and her complex feelings toward her cousin Phaon, as well as the impending arrival of the handsome Leonax from Messina, who could change everything. The opening of the novel introduces us to the daily life of Lysander's household, showcasing interactions between the housekeeper Semestre and her maidservants, as they discuss property issues following Lysander's illness. As tensions brew regarding the future of Lysander's estate and the fates of Xanthe and Phaon, Xanthe's emotions hover between anticipation for Leonax's visit and jealousy towards Phaon, who is rumored to be courting another heiress. Through a mix of humor and gravity, the social dynamics and the potential for romance are set against a backdrop of familial loyalty and duty, foreshadowing the conflicts to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHistorical 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/5588
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