Barbara Blomberg — Volume 01 by Georg Ebers

"Barbara Blomberg — Volume 01" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Holy Roman Empire during the time of Emperor Charles V, focusing on the intricate lives of nobility and commoners alike. The likely topic of the book encompasses themes of love, ambition, and the socio-political tensions of the era. The narrative centers around the character Wolf Hartschwert, a young man returning to his home in Ratisbon after several years abroad. He is eager to reunite with Barbara Blomberg, a beautiful young woman whose charm and musical talent have flourished in his absence. As their paths cross again, they navigate their feelings amidst the complexities of family responsibilities and societal expectations. Barbara, raised in precarious circumstances, grapples with her aspirations and the pressure to secure a better life for herself. Through their interactions, the novel explores the emotional depths of love, the burdens of expectation, and the struggles individuals face in pursuit of happiness within a challenging socio-economic landscape. This rich tapestry of characters and themes makes "Barbara Blomberg" an engaging tale of human experience woven into historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator Safford, Mary J. (Mary Joanna), 1842-1916
Title Barbara Blomberg — Volume 01
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Reading Level Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject German fiction -- Translations into English
Subject Holy Roman Empire -- History -- Charles V, 1519-1556 -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 5561
Release Date
Last Update Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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