| Author |
Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
| Translator |
Safford, Mary J. |
| Title |
Barbara Blomberg — Volume 04
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Barbara Blomberg — Volume 04" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set in the context of the Holy Roman Empire and revolves around Barbara Blomberg, a talented singer whose life becomes entwined with that of Sir Wolf Hartschwert, a young knight. As the narrative unfolds, themes of love, ambition, and the struggle between faith and personal desire emerge as central elements of the plot. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the characters of Wolf and Barbara, both of whom are navigating their hopes and aspirations in a society marked by rigid beliefs and expectations. Wolf has just received an enticing offer that could secure a stable future for him and Barbara, who has recently garnered royal attention for her singing. However, Barbara is grappling with the weight of her newfound status and the intensity of her feelings for both Wolf and an unnamed rival, laying the foundation for emotional conflict. The beginning sets the tone for a richly woven tale of romance, personal sacrifice, and the complexities of social and religious dynamics in historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
German fiction -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Holy Roman Empire -- History -- Charles V, 1519-1556 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5564 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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