| Author |
Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
| Translator |
Bell, Clara, 1834-1927 |
| Title |
The Bride of the Nile — Volume 11
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Bride of the Nile — Volume 11" by Georg Ebers is an historical novel written in the late 19th century. This book delves into the intricate themes of love, betrayal, and societal norms within the context of ancient Egypt. It follows the lives of its characters as they navigate the dangers imposed by their circumstances and the political strife of their time. In this volume, the story centers around Paula, who is imprisoned and on trial for her actions related to aiding a group of nuns. Despite the bleakness of her situation, she finds solace in a letter from her betrothed, Orion, which rekindles her hopes. The novel intricately weaves together the courtroom drama, revealing prejudices and conflicts as Paula's fate hangs in the balance, exacerbated by the enmity of influential figures. Additionally, young Mary devises a plan to save Paula and Orion by sending a messenger to the powerful Governor Amru, highlighting themes of courage and the innocence of youth against a backdrop of dire consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
German fiction -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Egypt -- History -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5527 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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