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Ebers, Georg
1837
1898
Ebers, Georg Moritz
Ebers, George Moritz
Safford, Mary J.
Safford, Mary Joanna
A Word, Only a Word — Volume 04
Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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"A Word, Only a Word — Volume 04" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel set during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the struggles of the protagonist, Ulrich Navarrete, a young artist living in a period filled with artistic ambition, personal loss, and moral dilemmas. Ebers delves into themes of love, artistic integrity, and the pursuit of fame set against the backdrop of the vibrant yet tumultuous artistic world of Renaissance Italy and Spain. The narrative follows Ulrich's journey as he grapples with his conflicting emotions regarding his love for Isabella, the pressures of artistic expectation, and his search for identity. After receiving acclaim from the great painter Titian for his work, his trajectory changes dramatically when he finds himself embroiled in a deadly feud that leads him to question his life choices. Faced with the harsh realities of existence and the realization of his fading dreams, Ulrich is torn between his once fervent passion for art and the temptations of gambling and warfare. As he confronts the consequences of his actions and the impact they have on those he loves, Ebers intricately weaves a tale that examines the profound sacrifices made in the name of art and ambition. The climax sees Ulrich coming to terms with who he has become, his hopes for redemption, and the bittersweet pangs of lost opportunities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 -- Fiction
German fiction -- Translations into English
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