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Eene Egyptische Koningsdochter : Historische Roman van George Ebers
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
- Language:
- Dutch
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Eene Egyptische Koningsdochter" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Ancient Egypt amidst rich landscapes and societal intricacies, centering on the character of Rhodopis, a former slave turned influential figure in society known for her beauty and wisdom. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and the challenges faced by marginalized individuals seeking acceptance and power in a complex society. The opening of the novel presents a vivid description of the Nile overflowing its banks, setting a serene yet dramatic backdrop. We are introduced to two men aboard a ship navigating the Nile-Phanes, a young Athenian, and Aristomachus, an older Spartan, who arrive in Naucratis from Greece. Phanes expresses eagerness to reunite with his friend Rhodopis, the widow of Charaxus, who has cultivated a notable position in society. As they approach Rhodopis' home, the narrative hints at her remarkable past and the extraordinary life she leads, drawing readers into the mystery of her character and the social dynamics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2009-02-19
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