Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 02

"Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 02" by Georg Ebers is a tale set in ancient Egypt, exploring themes of love, society, and class divisions. The story centers on Princess Bent-Anat, daughter of Rameses, and her life within the royal court. This section plunges into the heart of Egypt, displaying everything from the hot sun beating down on the land to the busy markets filled with people. We follow Princess Bent-Anat, along with her group, as she goes to the Necropolis. There, she shows kindness to an outcast family showing how different her life of luxury is from their hard lives. This act brings up questions of compassion and the effects of social class, with Bent-Anat facing criticism and consequences due to her choices, building tension and the inevitable clashes that will arise from her character and how others see her.