The Bride of the Nile — Volume 07: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Bride of the Nile — Volume 07: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Bride of the Nile — Volume 07 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ebers, Georg (1837–1898). The listed translation credits are Bell, Clara (1834–1927).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Bride of the Nile — Volume 07" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book unfolds during the time of ancient Egypt, focusing on themes of love, family dynamics, and social conflict against a richly painted backdrop of Egyptian culture. It touches on the complexities surrounding religious tensions, personal ambitions, and the societal roles of its characters. The narrative follows Orion, a young man torn between his love for Paula and the expectations of his family and society, particularly within the context of a visit from a powerful patriarch who represents the church and his family's conflicting past. The tension escalates with themes of betrayal, hidden agendas, and generational curses, including the repercussions of Orion's father's actions and his mother's grief. The dynamics of love and communal conflict emerge as Orion grapples with his identity, heritage, and the societal pressures linked to religion and familial loyalty, ultimately leading him to embark on a dangerous mission to save those unjustly threatened. The interactions with various figures such as the patriarch showcase the struggle between personal desires and the expectations imposed by faith and tradition.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Bride of the Nile — Volume 07
- Author credits: Ebers, Georg (1837–1898)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Bell, Clara (1834–1927)
Catalogue subjects
- Egypt -- History -- Fiction
- German fiction -- Translations into English
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Historical Fiction
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
