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Title: Homo sum: Roman

Note: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by J.H. Berends, Jeroen Hellingman and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for
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Summary: "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.)

Author: Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898

Translator: Rogge, Hendrik Cornelis, 1831-1905

EBook No.: 42861

Published: Jun 2, 2013

Downloads: 56

Language: Dutch

Subject: Church history -- 4th century -- Fiction

Subject: German fiction -- Translations into Dutch

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Homo sum: Roman

Note: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by J.H. Berends, Jeroen Hellingman and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for
Project Gutenberg.

Summary: "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.)

Author: Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898

Translator: Rogge, Hendrik Cornelis, 1831-1905

EBook No.: 42861

Published: Jun 2, 2013

Downloads: 56

Language: Dutch

Subject: Church history -- 4th century -- Fiction

Subject: German fiction -- Translations into Dutch

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.