Arachne — Volume 06 by Georg Ebers is a story set in ancient Alexandria, about Hermon, a blind sculptor chasing fame, confronting his doubts about his work, and realizing the true authorship of his artwork. Hermon made a statue of Demeter, and it brought him fame. The artist deals with trying to find artistic integrity and fame. Meeting important people like Queen Arsinoe, Hermon has to consider his love for Daphne, a merchant's daughter. The book dives into self-discovery in Hellenistic culture.
Arachne — Volume 06
By Georg Ebers
In ancient Alexandria, a blind sculptor's quest for artistry is tested when he loses his artistic credibility and faces a harsh truth about his art.
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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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