Sisaret: Romaani by Georg Ebers

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Author Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Uniform Title Die Schwestern. Finnish
Title Sisaret: Romaani
Note Reading ease score: 32.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Siraret: Romaani" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book is set in ancient Egypt during the time of the Ptolemaic dynasty and revolves around the lives of two twin sisters, Klea and Irene. It explores themes of devotion, hardship, and the intersection of personal desires with the larger sociopolitical landscape of their time. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of Memphis, where we find the sisters residing in a humble room near the majestic Serapeum temple. Through vivid descriptions, the reader learns about the twins' struggles with poverty, sharing a meager meal amidst their dreams and aspirations. Irene is characterized by her youthful beauty and optimism, while Klea appears more resilient and burdened by their circumstances. Their interactions reveal a deep bond as they navigate their daily challenges, with the promise of more profound developments in their lives as the story unfolds. The atmosphere blends elements of mythology, historical context, and the emotional lives of the characters, setting the stage for their journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Egypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- Fiction
Subject German fiction -- Translations into English
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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