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100 1 _aEbers, Georg,
_d1837-1898
245 1 0 _aHomo sum: Roman
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
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 2013-06-02
508 _aProduced by J.H. Berends, Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
520 _a"Homo Sum: Roman" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores themes surrounding human experiences and the depth of character as it delves into the life of its central figures, with particular focus on the young Anachoreet, Hermas. As the story unfolds, it promises insights into the psychological struggles of individuals adapting to their circumstances, along with reflections on faith and personal identity. The opening of the novel introduces us to a stark and desolate landscape at the foot of a mountainous region, where a group of Anachoretes live, embracing solitude and penance away from society. We meet Hermas, a young man grappling with inner turmoil and frustration stemming from his sheltered life and strong desires for freedom and connection. As he interacts with a young shepherdess named Mirjam, their playful yet intense exchanges reveal his struggles with societal expectations, identity, and his quest for meaning. This initial interaction sets the stage for Hermas's journey of self-discovery and the conflicts he faces between the life of asceticism he is expected to uphold and his longing for more vibrant human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChurch history -- 4th century -- Fiction
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into Dutch
700 1 _aRogge, Hendrik Cornelis,
_d1831-1905
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42861
999 _c83700
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