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Uniform Title: Der Kaiser. English
Title: The Emperor — Complete
Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Translation of Der Kaiser.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Emperor — Complete" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book centers around the life of Emperor Hadrian during his reign, focusing on his reflections, travels, and the interplay of personal relationships, now particularly highlighting the bond between Hadrian and his favorite Antinous amidst the backdrop of the Roman Empire’s influence on Egypt and its cultures. The opening of the novel introduces a vivid landscape as the sun rises above Mount Kasius, setting the scene for the story of Emperor Hadrian. As he embarks on a journey, the narrative unveils the natural beauty around him and the people he encounters. Included are intriguing characters such as a young girl besotted with Hadrian, who is indicated to be a significant figure in his life. We also get a glimpse of Hadrian's relationships with his entourage, particularly Antinous, showcasing their conversational exchanges about longing, beauty, and the human experience. This dynamic establishes an emotional undercurrent, hinting at deeper themes of connection and the burdens of leadership, setting the stage for the historical intricacies and personal dramas that follow in the Emperor's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator: Bell, Clara, 1834-1927
EBook No.: 5493
Published: Nov 15, 2004
Downloads: 216
Language: English
Subject: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, 76-138 -- Fiction
Subject: Egypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction
Subject: German fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Der Kaiser. English
Title: The Emperor — Complete
Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Translation of Der Kaiser.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Emperor — Complete" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book centers around the life of Emperor Hadrian during his reign, focusing on his reflections, travels, and the interplay of personal relationships, now particularly highlighting the bond between Hadrian and his favorite Antinous amidst the backdrop of the Roman Empire’s influence on Egypt and its cultures. The opening of the novel introduces a vivid landscape as the sun rises above Mount Kasius, setting the scene for the story of Emperor Hadrian. As he embarks on a journey, the narrative unveils the natural beauty around him and the people he encounters. Included are intriguing characters such as a young girl besotted with Hadrian, who is indicated to be a significant figure in his life. We also get a glimpse of Hadrian's relationships with his entourage, particularly Antinous, showcasing their conversational exchanges about longing, beauty, and the human experience. This dynamic establishes an emotional undercurrent, hinting at deeper themes of connection and the burdens of leadership, setting the stage for the historical intricacies and personal dramas that follow in the Emperor's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator: Bell, Clara, 1834-1927
EBook No.: 5493
Published: Nov 15, 2004
Downloads: 216
Language: English
Subject: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, 76-138 -- Fiction
Subject: Egypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction
Subject: German fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.