Arachne — Volume 05

By Georg Ebers

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In ancient Egypt, after a devastating loss of sight and a dear friend, a gifted sculptor must choose between succumbing to despair or embracing a new path of love and rediscovery.

Genres

History - General Literature Fiction

Released

2004-04-01

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Summary

"Arachne — Volume 05" by Georg Ebers is a historical fiction piece that takes place in ancient Egypt, weaving a tale of art, loss, and love. The story follows Hermon, a sculptor, who faces profound challenges after losing both his sight and his beloved friend, Myrtilus. The narrative chronicles Hermon's dark moments as he deals with the destruction caused by a fire and battles suicidal thoughts, overwhelmed by his blindness and creative losses. Hope emerges as his artistic talents are recognized and a large inheritance from Myrtilus offers him a way forward, pulling him back into the world and towards a connection with Daphne, a young woman representing strength and inspiration. The story traces Hermon's journey of coming to terms with his situation which leads him to embracing his affection for Daphne, despite the lingering shadows of his past.