Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 94 Ebers, Georg 1837 1898 Ebers, Georg Moritz Ebers, George Moritz Bell, Clara 1834 1927 The Emperor — Volume 01 Translation of Der Kaiser. This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Emperor — Volume 01" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set during the Roman Empire, specifically around the time of Emperor Hadrian's reign, and aims to provide an immersive depiction of life in ancient Egypt and its intersection with Roman culture. The tale likely explores themes of power, beauty, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly through the characters of Hadrian and his youthful lover, Antinous. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a chilly December morning, as Hadrian strides along a coastal causeway accompanied by his entourage. The scene captures a mix of nature's beauty and the somber atmosphere of a land caught in the throes of change. As they walk, curiosity arises from a local girl, who expresses a longing for a different emperor, highlighting the charm and fascination surrounding Hadrian's persona. Interactions between Hadrian and Antinous reveal a relationship filled with admiration and intimacy, reflecting on the emperor's deep musings about existence, ambition, and the fleeting nature of youth. Through its rich descriptions and character dynamics, the opening sets the stage for a larger narrative steeped in historical drama and emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, 76-138 -- Fiction Egypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction German fiction -- Translations into English PT Text Category: Historical Novels 137301 2025-08-03T04:29:20.211688 text/html 137122 2025-01-09T19:32:16.330455 text/html 119680 2025-08-03T04:29:24.560676 application/epub+zip 120343 2025-08-03T04:29:21.850686 application/epub+zip 120343 2025-08-03T04:29:20.774685 application/epub+zip 236485 2025-08-03T04:29:26.554690 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224256 2025-08-03T04:29:23.946689 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 179313 2022-09-03T07:35:17.561593 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 120301 2025-08-03T04:29:19.965701 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 115391 2020-12-28T21:43:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18468 2025-08-03T04:29:26.688652 application/rdf+xml 13170 2025-08-03T04:29:21.300696 image/jpeg 3860 2025-08-03T04:29:21.032688 image/jpeg 46655 2020-12-28T21:43:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 118357 2025-08-03T04:29:20.223682 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia