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Title: Homo sum: Romaani
Note: Reading ease score: 36.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Homo sum: Romaani" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in the context of early Christian monasticism on Mount Sinai, focusing on the struggles of its characters to navigate their spiritual and earthly lives. The story introduces several key characters, including a young girl named Mirjam and a monk named Hermas, as they confront dilemmas of faith, identity, and social class in a world rich with temptation and divine aspiration. The opening of the novel sets the stage in the arid landscape surrounding Mount Sinai, where life persists in stark conditions. We are introduced to Mirjam, a shepherd girl, as she playfully interacts with her goats, showcasing her vibrant personality. Her encounter with Hermas, a monk burdened with inner conflict and social hierarchy, reveals tensions between worldly desire and spiritual rigor. Their exchanges highlight the struggles each faces: Hermas grappling with the strictures of monastic life and Mirjam, accused of being a “daimon,” yearning for recognition and escape from her circumstances. As the narrative progresses, it promises to delve deeper into the complexities of their relationship against the backdrop of their historical and spiritual context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator: Setälä, E. N. (Eemil Nestor), 1864-1935
EBook No.: 48787
Published: Apr 25, 2015
Downloads: 47
Language: Finnish
Subject: Church history -- 4th century -- Fiction
Subject: German fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Homo sum: Romaani
Note: Reading ease score: 36.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Homo sum: Romaani" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in the context of early Christian monasticism on Mount Sinai, focusing on the struggles of its characters to navigate their spiritual and earthly lives. The story introduces several key characters, including a young girl named Mirjam and a monk named Hermas, as they confront dilemmas of faith, identity, and social class in a world rich with temptation and divine aspiration. The opening of the novel sets the stage in the arid landscape surrounding Mount Sinai, where life persists in stark conditions. We are introduced to Mirjam, a shepherd girl, as she playfully interacts with her goats, showcasing her vibrant personality. Her encounter with Hermas, a monk burdened with inner conflict and social hierarchy, reveals tensions between worldly desire and spiritual rigor. Their exchanges highlight the struggles each faces: Hermas grappling with the strictures of monastic life and Mirjam, accused of being a “daimon,” yearning for recognition and escape from her circumstances. As the narrative progresses, it promises to delve deeper into the complexities of their relationship against the backdrop of their historical and spiritual context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator: Setälä, E. N. (Eemil Nestor), 1864-1935
EBook No.: 48787
Published: Apr 25, 2015
Downloads: 47
Language: Finnish
Subject: Church history -- 4th century -- Fiction
Subject: German fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.