The Bride of the Nile — Volume 07 by Georg Ebers
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"The Bride of the Nile — Volume 07" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book unfolds during the time of ancient Egypt, focusing on themes of love, family dynamics, and social conflict against a richly painted backdrop of Egyptian culture. It touches on the complexities surrounding religious tensions, personal ambitions, and the societal roles of its characters. The narrative follows Orion, a young man
torn between his love for Paula and the expectations of his family and society, particularly within the context of a visit from a powerful patriarch who represents the church and his family's conflicting past. The tension escalates with themes of betrayal, hidden agendas, and generational curses, including the repercussions of Orion's father's actions and his mother's grief. The dynamics of love and communal conflict emerge as Orion grapples with his identity, heritage, and the societal pressures linked to religion and familial loyalty, ultimately leading him to embark on a dangerous mission to save those unjustly threatened. The interactions with various figures such as the patriarch showcase the struggle between personal desires and the expectations imposed by faith and tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Bell, Clara, 1834-1927 |
| Title | The Bride of the Nile — Volume 07 |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.6 (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. | 5523 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 225 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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