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100 1 _aBarrès, Maurice,
_d1862-1923
240 1 3 _aLa vierge assassinée. German
245 1 4 _aDer Mord an der Jungfrau
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
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 2012-07-22
508 _aProduced by Jens Sadowski
520 _a"Der Mord an der Jungfrau" by Maurice Barrès is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, spirituality, and societal conflict through its depiction of ancient Roman and early Christian tensions, particularly focusing on the character of Athene and her struggle between the allure of Hellenistic ideals and the rising influence of Christianity. The story unfolds in a richly described setting, where characters like Amaryllis, a young courtesan, and Lucius, a Roman, navigate personal desires and social upheaval. Athene, depicted as a representation of Hellenistic culture, faces imminent danger from a volatile populace as the decline of traditional values becomes palpable. The narrative captures her final moments of defiance against the encroaching Christian fanatics who threaten to obliterate the remnants of beauty and intellect of ancient beliefs. Ultimately, the book culminates in a tragic but poignant martyrdom, illuminating the clash between love, faith, and cultural identity. As Athene sacrifices herself, her legacy reverberates through the generations, setting the stage for reflection on the price of ideals in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aFrench fiction -- Translations into German
700 1 _aLautensack, Heinrich,
_d1881-1919
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40294
999 _c81133
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