Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 43 Ebers, Georg 1837 1898 Ebers, Georg Moritz Ebers, George Moritz Bell, Clara 1834 1927 Serapis — Volume 06 Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. This eBook was produced by David Widger "Serapis — Volume 06" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the bustling atmosphere of the Hippodrome in Alexandria, focusing on the intertwining lives of various characters amidst the backdrop of chariot races, religious tensions, and personal conflicts. Central to the narrative are Marcus, a young Christian charioteer, and Dada, a captivating girl drawn to him, as they navigate the challenges posed by their respective social standings and the volatile climate of a city grappling with crisis. The opening of the book immerses the reader in a vivid scene at the Hippodrome, where spectators gather amidst a tense atmosphere heightened by recent events surrounding the Serapeum. As the story begins, we are introduced to Marcus, who is determined to prove his worth as a charioteer despite the odds stacked against him, particularly against the skilled Hippias. Concurrently, Dada finds herself enamored with Marcus, contemplating her feelings for him amidst the chaos. The dynamic between the characters is further complicated by the larger societal conflicts between Christians and pagans, which erupt dramatically during the races. The beginning sets the stage for a gripping tale of love, faith, and the struggle for acceptance in a world rife with division and turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Egypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction German fiction -- Translations into English PT Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 144063 143990 2024-10-03T05:32:41.319654 2023-10-03T05:40:51.362230 text/html text/html 144056 143983 2024-10-03T05:32:41.541665 2023-10-03T05:40:51.504229 text/html text/html 131743 2024-10-03T05:32:47.161615 application/epub+zip 132480 2024-10-03T05:32:44.444654 application/epub+zip 110220 2024-10-03T05:32:43.304639 application/epub+zip 260713 2024-10-03T05:32:49.237630 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249993 2024-10-03T05:32:46.478633 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 223278 2022-09-03T07:39:20.641545 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 131776 131754 2024-10-03T05:32:41.063653 2023-10-03T05:40:51.197234 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 126854 2020-12-28T22:40:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 50893 2020-12-28T22:40:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20293 2024-10-03T05:32:49.365597 application/rdf+xml 15848 2024-10-03T05:32:43.828628 image/jpeg 4036 2024-10-03T05:32:43.564630 image/jpeg 131685 2024-10-03T05:32:41.555646 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia de.wikipedia