| Author |
Barrès, Maurice, 1862-1923 |
| Translator |
Lautensack, Heinrich, 1881-1919 |
| Uniform Title |
La vierge assassinée. German
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| Title |
Der Mord an der Jungfrau
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski
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| Summary |
"Der Mord an der Jungfrau" by Maurice Barrès is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, spirituality, and societal conflict through its depiction of ancient Roman and early Christian tensions, particularly focusing on the character of Athene and her struggle between the allure of Hellenistic ideals and the rising influence of Christianity. The story unfolds in a richly described setting, where characters like Amaryllis, a young courtesan, and Lucius, a Roman, navigate personal desires and social upheaval. Athene, depicted as a representation of Hellenistic culture, faces imminent danger from a volatile populace as the decline of traditional values becomes palpable. The narrative captures her final moments of defiance against the encroaching Christian fanatics who threaten to obliterate the remnants of beauty and intellect of ancient beliefs. Ultimately, the book culminates in a tragic but poignant martyrdom, illuminating the clash between love, faith, and cultural identity. As Athene sacrifices herself, her legacy reverberates through the generations, setting the stage for reflection on the price of ideals in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into German
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40294 |
| Release Date |
Jul 22, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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