Barbara Blomberg — Volume 09: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Barbara Blomberg — Volume 09: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Barbara Blomberg — Volume 09 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ebers, Georg (1837–1898). The listed translation credits are Safford, Mary J. (Mary Joanna) (1842–1916).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Barbara Blomberg — Volume 09" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story follows Barbara, a woman navigating the complex emotional landscape of her life in Brussels after having a child with Emperor Charles V, while also dealing with her current marriage to a lesser noble. The narrative captures her longing for her lost child, her reflections on past happiness, and the societal constraints she faces. At the start of the novel, three years have passed since Barbara’s marriage, and she resides in a modest home while grappling with feelings of loneliness and longing for her son, John, who is secretly being raised away from her. Despite her attempts to adjust to her new life, memories of her vibrant past and her connection to the Emperor are ever-present. Barbara's visits to her son fuel her desire, but she is restricted in her interactions with him. Meanwhile, Emperor Charles contemplates his own complicated feelings toward the child he fathered in secret, and the novel opens the door to the intertwining fates of these characters against a backdrop of political intrigues and emotional turmoil.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Barbara Blomberg — Volume 09
- Author credits: Ebers, Georg (1837–1898)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Safford, Mary J. (Mary Joanna) (1842–1916)
Catalogue subjects
- German fiction -- Translations into English
- Holy Roman Empire -- History -- Charles V, 1519-1556 -- Fiction
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- Category: Historical Novels
- Historical Fiction
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