| Author |
Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
| Translator |
Bell, Clara, 1834-1927 |
| Title |
Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 06
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Uarda: a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 06" by Georg Ebers is a historical romance novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the lives of its characters against the backdrop of Ancient Egypt, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of familial relationships. The unfolding narrative prominently features Lady Katuti and her daughter Nefert, whose lives intertwine with the enigmatic Paaker and his affections, revealing a tangled web of emotions influenced by love potions and social expectations. The opening portion of the novel introduces a day filled with anticipation and unexpected developments for the characters in Thebes. Lady Katuti is preoccupied with troubling revelations about her daughter Nefert's possible feelings towards Paaker, sparked by a love potion he has administered. While Katuti grapples with her daughter's altered demeanor and the implications of Paaker's actions, Nefert engages with him in a seemingly innocent yet charged conversation filled with underlying tensions. As the day progresses with the arrival of the royal princess Bent-Anat, a series of decisions and interactions set the stage for conflict and emotional turmoil, drawing readers into the rich historical and cultural tapestry of ancient Egypt. (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 |
Egypt -- History -- To 332 B.C. -- Fiction
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| Subject |
German fiction -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5444 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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