An Egyptian Princess — Volume 04 by Georg Ebers
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"An Egyptian Princess — Volume 04" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. Set in ancient Egypt and Persia, the story revolves around familial loyalty, love, and cultural differences as it follows Sappho, a young woman caught between her affection for her Persian lover, Bartja, and the reality of her place in society. The characters navigate the complexities of their relationships against a backdrop of
political intrigue and societal expectations. At the start of this volume, the narrative reveals a secret meeting between Sappho and Bartja, highlighting their deep emotional connection as they confide in one another about their fears of separation. Rhodopis, Sappho's grandmother, soon becomes involved, expressing both concern and support for their love amidst the cultural tensions they face. As the story progresses, the external pressures from their respective heritages, the impending departure of Nitetis, and court politics come to the forefront, suggesting an upcoming clash between personal desires and public duties, setting the stage for an emotional and dramatic journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Grove, Eleanor |
| Title | An Egyptian Princess — Volume 04 |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5453 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 290 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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