The Emperor — Volume 09 by Georg Ebers
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"The Emperor — Volume 09" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds during the Roman Empire under Emperor Hadrian, revealing the intricacies of imperial court life, including the mingling of philosophy, politics, and personal relationships. The plot centers around various characters, including the praetor Verus, the learned philosophers, and the beloved youth Antinous, as they navigate through celebrations, disasters, and personal ambitions
within the vibrant backdrop of Alexandria. The opening portion introduces a raucous celebration hosted by Verus to mark his birthday, blending high spirits and cultural performances with excess and debauchery. As the festivities progress, tensions surface, particularly when a fire breaks out, prompting an urgent response from various attendees, including Verus himself. Interactions among characters showcase their varying perspectives on honor, friendship, and the consequences of their actions, especially concerning the well-being of the Emperor and Antinous, who daringly risks himself to salvage important texts from the flames. The passage provides a rich portrayal of the political and personal dynamics at play, setting the stage for further developments in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Bell, Clara, 1834-1927 |
| Title | The Emperor — Volume 09 |
| Note | Translation of Der Kaiser. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, 76-138 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Egypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5491 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05491-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 193 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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