"The Emperor — Volume 02" by Georg Ebers is a historical tale set in old Alexandria, where lives are intertwined with social change and the anticipated arrival of Emperor Hadrian. Characters like Pontius, an architect, Keraunus, a palace steward, and his burdened daughter Selene, navigate complex relationships amid growing societal tensions. The story starts with a supper that blends humor with underlying tension, revealing personal desires and biases. As Keraunus dreams of better futures for his daughters, Selene struggles with her family's financial problems, showcasing a story about personal ambitions clashing with the expectations of society.
The Emperor — Volume 02
By Georg Ebers
In ancient Alexandria, tensions rise as families face personal struggles and societal expectations collide with the imminent arrival of an Emperor.
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About the AuthorGeorg Moritz Ebers was a German Egyptologist and novelist. He is best known for his purchase of the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest Egyptian medical documents in the world.
Georg Moritz Ebers was a German Egyptologist and novelist. He is best known for his purchase of the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest Egyptian medical documents in the world.
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