An Egyptian Princess — Volume 09 by Georg Ebers

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Author Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator Grove, Eleanor
Title An Egyptian Princess — Volume 09
Note Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "An Egyptian Princess — Volume 09" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel set in ancient Egypt, likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of political intrigue and personal struggles during the reign of Pharaoh Amasis, exploring themes of friendship, love, and betrayal amidst the historical tensions between Egypt and Persia. The narrative delves into the lives of key characters confronting their destinies shaped by both personal choices and cultural conflicts. The plot follows several intertwined arcs, primarily focusing on Bartja, who is driven by his strong sense of loyalty to save his friend Zopyrus from execution after being accused of murder. In a daring act, Bartja teams up with fellow conspirators, implementing a plan to rescue Zopyrus from a high-security prison amidst a chaotic political landscape. As the story progresses, Bartja's marriage to Sappho is juxtaposed with the tragic fate of Amasis’ family and unfolding conflicts, particularly with Cambyses, who is poised to invade Egypt. The narrative intricately weaves themes of love, sacrifice, and the impacts of fate on the characters’ lives, ultimately capturing the essence of loyalty and the catastrophic consequences that arise from jealousy and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Egypt -- History -- To 332 B.C. -- Fiction
Subject German fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 5458
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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