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100 1 _aEbers, Georg,
_d1837-1898
245 1 4 _aThe Historical Romances of Georg Ebers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-15
505 0 _aUarda -- An Egyptian princess -- The sisters -- Joshua -- Cleopatra -- The Emperor -- Homo sum -- Serapis -- Arachne -- The bride of the Nile -- A thorny path -- In the fire of the forge -- Margery -- Barbara Blomberg -- A word only a word -- The burgomaster's wife -- In the Blue Pike -- A question -- The elixir -- The greylock -- The nuts -- The story of my life (autobiograpy).
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Historical Romances of Georg Ebers" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel series likely written in the late 19th century. The collection offers a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Egypt, encapsulated through various narratives, the first of which is titled "Uarda." The book aims to weave historical facts and romance, centering around the main character, Uarda, and her interactions within the socio-political fabric of ancient Egyptian society. The opening of "Uarda" sets the scene in Thebes, where the juxtaposition of life and death is immediately evident. The narrative describes the rich environment along the Nile River and introduces important locations, such as the bustling city and the ominous City of the Dead. We encounter the princess Bent-Anat and her companion, Mena, who accidentally injure a young girl while racing. This incident leads them to seek help from the temple, revealing the tensions between social classes and the ancient customs surrounding life, death, and healing. The chapter evinces elaborate descriptions of Theban landscapes and societal roles, establishing a folkloric tone that intertwines with deeper themes of love, responsibility, and the supernatural, laying a compelling foundation for the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5600
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