A Thorny Path — Volume 06 by Georg Ebers
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"A Thorny Path — Volume 06" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in ancient times, focusing on a character named Melissa who seeks to navigate the treacherous political landscape of the Roman Empire, particularly under the volatile rule of Emperor Caracalla. The opening chapters introduce Melissa as she confronts Caracalla, who is tormented by pain, and establishes a complex relationship infused
with elements of sympathy, fear, and manipulation. The beginning of the narrative features a dynamic and intense interaction between Melissa and Emperor Caracalla, illustrating the psychological drama at play. While waiting to speak with the emperor, Melissa displays bravery, reflecting both her innocence and her strength in the face of danger. As Caracalla struggles with physical agony and engages in heated conversations about identity and power, Melissa becomes a pivotal figure in this chaotic environment. The emperor's belief that Melissa is the reincarnation of his long-lost love, Roxana, adds a layer of supernatural intrigue to their relationship. This opening segment effectively sets up themes of fate, power dynamics, and the personal stakes at play, as Melissa navigates her desire to protect her imprisoned family while entangled with Caracalla's whims. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Bell, Clara, 1834-1927 |
| Title | A Thorny Path — Volume 06 |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Egypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5535 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05535-0 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 142 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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