Joshua — Volume 5 by Georg Ebers
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About this eBook
| Author | Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
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| Translator | Safford, Mary J. |
| Title | Joshua — Volume 5 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Joshua — Volume 5" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. This installment continues the saga of the biblical figure Joshua, depicting his struggles and leadership as he leads the Hebrew people out of captivity toward liberation and self-determination. The story intricately weaves themes of faith, resilience, and the human condition amid perilous circumstances, especially highlighting the challenges faced by Joshua and his companions. The opening portion of the book introduces a harrowing scene as prisoners, including the protagonist Joshua, are being marched through a desert landscape to the mines, burdened with physical and emotional struggles. Joshua displays unwavering determination and strength, even under the captain's harsh treatment, while also seeking a way to escape. The narrative is rich with descriptions of both the treacherous journey and Joshua's internal thoughts about his fate and the fate of his fellow captives. As they encounter various obstacles, including illness and the ever-looming threat of punishment, the stakes are raised, setting the stage for Joshua's impending resolution, which promises to be a catalyst for significant events to come as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Palestine -- History -- Fiction |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5471 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 36 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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