The Story of My Life — Volume 05

"The Story of My Life — Volume 05" by Georg Ebers is a story from the 1800s that tells of the author’s early experiences in school, where he describes his path from being a kid to becoming a mature young man. It's all about his time learning, the friends he made, and the important times that helped him grow as a person and shaped what he wanted to do with his existence. Ebers tells about going from a fun-loving kid at Keilhau to a more serious place at the Kottbus School, where he had to face harder classes and tougher social situations. He clearly shows how much his teachers affected him, especially Professor Tzschirner, who changed how the school approached education. Ebers goes through the ups and downs of being a teenager, dealing with excitement and feelings of love, especially for an actress named Clara, which brought big changes and difficulties into his existence. The story includes thoughts on growing up, wanting to be an artist, and what education was like back then. Ebers' love for writing and finding satisfaction, both in school and in his personal existence, are important ideas throughout his developing story.