| Author |
Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
| Translator |
Bell, Clara, 1834-1927 |
| Title |
The Bride of the Nile — Volume 06
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Bride of the Nile — Volume 06" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the complex emotions and societal constraints faced by the young protagonist, Katharina, as she navigates her relationships and aspirations in a richly depicted ancient Egyptian setting. The narrative explores themes of love, jealousy, and the pursuit of identity against the backdrop of familial and social expectations. The opening portion of the novel introduces Katharina as a once obedient and innocent girl who begins to undergo a transformation after her romantic interactions with Orion lead her to question her previously unchallenged views of her mother and her surroundings. Feeling alienated from her own family, Katharina grapples with feelings of jealousy towards Paula, a woman close to Orion, as well as longing and confusion about her place in the world. The tension is palpable as Katharina seeks to overhear a conversation between Orion and Paula, demonstrating her inner turmoil and the depths of her feelings for Orion. This sets the stage for a narrative filled with emotional conflict and the complexity of adolescent love in a historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
German fiction -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Egypt -- History -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5522 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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