Arachne — Volume 04 by Georg Ebers

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Author Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator Safford, Mary J.
Title Arachne — Volume 04
Note Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits David Widger
Summary "Arachne — Volume 04" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This book is part of a larger narrative that explores themes of art, creativity, and personal relationships against the backdrop of ancient Greece. The likely topic of the book revolves around the mythical figure Arachne and her transformation into a spider, delving into the intricacies of love, jealousy, and artistic aspiration. In this volume, the protagonist Hermon grapples with his artistic ambitions while entangled in a complex emotional web involving Daphne and Althea. As he struggles with self-doubt and dissatisfaction with his work, particularly with his sculpture of the goddess Demeter and his pursuit of the Arachne project, his relationships complicate the path to his artistic success. Daphne, a kind and honest presence, encourages him while sensing his turmoil, while Althea embodies deception and allure, pulling him away from his aspirations. The narrative intensifies with themes of jealousy and rivalry, especially as Hermon compares the two women and realizes that true inspiration may lie within a third figure, Ledscha. As the story unfolds, Hermon’s passionate pursuit to create a masterpiece threatens to consume him, leading to conflicts and challenges that will determine the future of his art and personal relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Egypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- Fiction
Subject German fiction -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 5511
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 15, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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