A Thorny Path — Volume 08 by Georg Ebers
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About this eBook
| Author | Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
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| Translator | Bell, Clara, 1834-1927 |
| Title | A Thorny Path — Volume 08 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "A Thorny Path — Volume 08" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This volume continues the saga of Melissa, a young woman caught in the turbulent events of her time, where she grapples with her emotions and the political machinations surrounding her impending union with the powerful Emperor Caracalla. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for personal agency in a world rife with tyranny and moral ambiguity. The opening of the book presents Melissa receiving the news that her father and brother have returned from slavery, a moment filled with hope that quickly dims as her brother Philip's poor health reveals the consequences of their ordeal. As Melissa navigates the complexities of her family’s reunion, she also contemplates her fate as a potential bride to Caesar amidst her deep affection for Diodoros, her true love. Her emotional turmoil escalates when she learns of her father's rising status and Caracalla's ruthless intentions. The gravity of her situation is compounded by the pressure to conform to the expectations of her father's newfound honor as senator, juxtaposed with her commitment to Diodoros, exploring the tension between personal desires and societal obligations in a turbulent historical landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Egypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5537 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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