The Bride of the Nile — Volume 05 by Georg Ebers

"The Bride of the Nile — Volume 05" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of ancient Egypt, focusing on themes of love, loss, and redemption as it navigates through the complex relationships among its characters, particularly centering on Orion, a troubled soul grappling with his father's death and the consequences of his actions. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Orion, who is engulfed in his grief after his father's death and struggling with feelings of guilt and despair. His emotional turmoil is palpable as he reflects on his perceived failures and the impact of his father's curse on his life. Amidst his solitude, little Mary enters the scene, offering a poignant reminder of innocence and the need for forgiveness. Their interaction reveals deep layers of complexity in their relationship, hinting at themes of childhood innocence, culpability, and love. As Orion wrestles with his pain, the narrative sets the stage for unresolved tensions and the potential for reconciliation, establishing emotional stakes that resonate throughout the novel. The opening portion effectively draws readers into a world of emotional depth, suggesting that the journey ahead will explore themes of absolution and the quest for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator Bell, Clara, 1834-1927
Title The Bride of the Nile — Volume 05
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Reading Level Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject German fiction -- Translations into English
Subject Egypt -- History -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 5521
Release Date
Last Update Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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