Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 07 by Georg Ebers
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"Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 07" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt, this installment follows complex personal relationships, themes of revenge, and social dynamics intertwined with the cultural and religious life of the time. Central characters include Paaker, a pioneer grappling with personal turmoil and familial loyalty, and Pentaur, a poet caught in political and
spiritual dilemmas. The opening of the volume introduces Paaker through a significant social event, where he heads to a banquet after a tumultuous day marked by conflict and injury. His interactions reveal a man who struggles with his place among the elite and his sense of duty, as well as hints of underlying rage and feelings of inferiority among the high-ranking guests. Meanwhile, the chapter unfolds with themes of vengeance and family legacy, particularly through conversations about the mutual respect and animosity shared between him and the royal family represented by Rameses. Paaker's thoughts and actions set the stage for personal and political intrigue, suggesting a rich tapestry of character development and the tensions inherent in ancient Egyptian societal hierarchies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Bell, Clara, 1834-1927 |
| Title | Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 07 |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Egypt -- History -- To 332 B.C. -- Fiction |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5445 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 287 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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