Barbara Blomberg — Volume 08 by Georg Ebers

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Author Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator Safford, Mary J.
Title Barbara Blomberg — Volume 08
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "Barbara Blomberg — Volume 08" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Barbara, a woman caught in a tumultuous relationship with Emperor Charles V, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the societal constraints of her time. As Barbara grapples with the implications of her pregnancy and her strained relationship with her father, the story delves into her emotional turmoil and the societal pressures she faces. The opening portion introduces Barbara in a state of emotional distress, struggling with her past choices and their consequences. She reflects on a letter from her father, revealing his illness and urging her to accept the help of Pyramus Kogel, a loyal friend who has been caring for him. As her situation becomes more complicated with the Emperor's demand for her to yield her child, Barbara shows a fierce determination to resist, feeling torn between duty to her father and her love for the Emperor. The narrative sets the stage for her conflict as she weighs her desires against societal expectations, highlighting her strong, defiant spirit in the face of mounting pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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
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EBook-No. 5568
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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