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Uniform Title: La vierge assassinée. German
Title: Der Mord an der Jungfrau
Note: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary: "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.)
Author: Barrès, Maurice, 1862-1923
Translator: Lautensack, Heinrich, 1881-1919
EBook No.: 40294
Published: Jul 22, 2012
Downloads: 96
Language: German
Subject: Short stories
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into German
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: La vierge assassinée. German
Title: Der Mord an der Jungfrau
Note: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary: "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.)
Author: Barrès, Maurice, 1862-1923
Translator: Lautensack, Heinrich, 1881-1919
EBook No.: 40294
Published: Jul 22, 2012
Downloads: 96
Language: German
Subject: Short stories
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into German
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.