In the Blue Pike — Volume 02 by Georg Ebers
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"In the Blue Pike — Volume 02" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. This book continues the story of Kuni, a talented ropedancer, exploring her emotional struggles and tumultuous life as she navigates love, sacrifice, and societal expectations in a world marked by both hardship and beauty. The narrative intertwines themes of obsession, social class, and personal redemption, as well as the complexities of relationships
defined by both affection and obligation. The plot centers on Kuni's deep, unrequited love for Lienhard Groland, a nobleman who has shown her kindness but remains largely unattainable due to his marriage. After falling from the rope during a performance, Kuni physically and emotionally grapples with her aspirations, identity, and the consequences of her actions, particularly a curse she invoked upon a young girl named Juliane. As Kuni recuperates, she becomes increasingly aware of the implications of her past decisions, forcing her to confront her feelings of guilt and lead her on a journey toward self-discovery. Ultimately, the novel delves into her quest for forgiveness, the longing for acceptance, and the search for a place in a world that often marginalizes those like her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Safford, Mary J. (Mary Joanna), 1842-1916 |
| Title | In the Blue Pike — Volume 02 |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Germany -- Fiction |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5585 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 272 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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