Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 07 by Georg Ebers

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Author Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator Bell, Clara, 1834-1927
Title Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 07
Note Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 07" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt, this installment follows complex personal relationships, themes of revenge, and social dynamics intertwined with the cultural and religious life of the time. Central characters include Paaker, a pioneer grappling with personal turmoil and familial loyalty, and Pentaur, a poet caught in political and spiritual dilemmas. The opening of the volume introduces Paaker through a significant social event, where he heads to a banquet after a tumultuous day marked by conflict and injury. His interactions reveal a man who struggles with his place among the elite and his sense of duty, as well as hints of underlying rage and feelings of inferiority among the high-ranking guests. Meanwhile, the chapter unfolds with themes of vengeance and family legacy, particularly through conversations about the mutual respect and animosity shared between him and the royal family represented by Rameses. Paaker's thoughts and actions set the stage for personal and political intrigue, suggesting a rich tapestry of character development and the tensions inherent in ancient Egyptian societal hierarchies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Egypt -- History -- To 332 B.C. -- Fiction
Subject German fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 5445
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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