The Bride of the Nile — Volume 08 by Georg Ebers
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"The Bride of the Nile — Volume 08" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book centers around the characters Philippus, a physician struggling with his duties and emotional attachments, and Orion, a young man caught in a complex web of love and obligation, as they navigate the rich tapestry of relationships and societal expectations in ancient Egypt. At the start of the novel, we
meet Philippus as he grapples with feelings of disillusionment and self-sacrifice in his role as a physician. His interactions reveal his growing internal conflict regarding his responsibilities toward others and his own emotional turmoil, particularly related to a young girl named Mary and the impending separation from her. Simultaneously, Orion is introduced as a determined and ambitious young man preparing for a journey that carries significant risks, emphasizing his desire to help those in need, including a group of nuns. The opening sets the stage for themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle against societal norms, as both characters face daunting choices that will impact their futures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Bell, Clara, 1834-1927 |
| Title | The Bride of the Nile — Volume 08 |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.8 (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. | 5524 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 273 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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