| Author |
Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
| Translator |
Safford, Mary J. |
| Title |
In the Fire of the Forge: A Romance of Old Nuremberg — Volume 02
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"In the Fire of the Forge: A Romance of Old Nuremberg — Volume 02" by Georg Ebers is a historical romance written during the late 19th century. This novel transports readers to a time of chivalry and devotion, primarily focusing on the characters Eva and Heinz Schorlin amidst their romantic entanglements and personal ambitions. The storyline revolves around themes of love, faith, and the societal constraints of their era. The opening portion of the book introduces Eva as she awakens, reflecting on her love for Heinz Schorlin and her desire to guide him towards a noble cause. Her excitement is contrasted by the uncertainty surrounding her mother’s health and the tensions of familial roles. Eva confides in her aunt Kunigunde about her feelings, and the abbess encourages her aspirations. Meanwhile, Heinz, captivated by Eva’s innocence and purity, seeks to earn her favor. The narrative sets the stage for the complexities of their burgeoning relationship, including encounters with other characters such as the betrothed Wolff Eysvogel and the looming societal expectations pressing on both young lovers. (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 |
Nuremberg (Germany) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5544 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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