"The Emperor — Volume 01" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel that paints a vivid picture of ancient Egypt under the rule of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. The story begins on a cold morning where Hadrian walks along the coast with his group, and a local girl expresses interest in him. Hadrian is accompanied by Antinous, his young lover, and they share a deep connection amidst discussions of life's bigger questions, especially about being young and powerful. The narrative dives right into the heart of Roman rule in Egypt, illustrating the contrasting cultures and exploring the difficulties that come with power, love, and the passage of time.
The Emperor — Volume 01
By Georg Ebers
In ancient Egypt, a powerful emperor and his young companion navigate love, ambition, and cultural tensions under Roman rule.
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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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