| Author |
Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
| Translator |
Safford, Mary J. |
| Title |
In the Fire of the Forge: A Romance of Old Nuremberg — Volume 05
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.9 (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 |
"In the Fire of the Forge: A Romance of Old Nuremberg — Volume 05" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. This book falls into the genre of romance, set against a backdrop of the medieval city of Nuremberg. It grapples with themes of love, loss, and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, particularly regarding the intersection of personal desires and societal expectations during tumultuous times. The narrative unfolds primarily through the lives of the Ortlieb sisters, Els and Eva, against the backdrop of their mother's illness and eventual death. As they navigate their grief, they are embroiled in familial and romantic struggles, particularly concerning their betrothed, Wolff, and the conflicted knight Heinz Schorlin. Eva’s relationship with Heinz is complicated by accusations regarding her fidelity, sparking poignant reflections on honor and love. The story weaves through their emotional turmoil, interspersed with themes of societal judgment and the impact of past actions on present relationships, as the characters wrestle with their commitments to both love and duty in a vividly portrayed historical setting. (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 |
Nuremberg (Germany) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5547 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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