The Bride of the Nile — Volume 07 by Georg Ebers

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Author Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator Bell, Clara, 1834-1927
Title The Bride of the Nile — Volume 07
Note Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "The Bride of the Nile — Volume 07" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book unfolds during the time of ancient Egypt, focusing on themes of love, family dynamics, and social conflict against a richly painted backdrop of Egyptian culture. It touches on the complexities surrounding religious tensions, personal ambitions, and the societal roles of its characters. The narrative follows Orion, a young man torn between his love for Paula and the expectations of his family and society, particularly within the context of a visit from a powerful patriarch who represents the church and his family's conflicting past. The tension escalates with themes of betrayal, hidden agendas, and generational curses, including the repercussions of Orion's father's actions and his mother's grief. The dynamics of love and communal conflict emerge as Orion grapples with his identity, heritage, and the societal pressures linked to religion and familial loyalty, ultimately leading him to embark on a dangerous mission to save those unjustly threatened. The interactions with various figures such as the patriarch showcase the struggle between personal desires and the expectations imposed by faith and tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject German fiction -- Translations into English
Subject Egypt -- History -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 5523
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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