Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 63 Ebers, Georg 1837 1898 Ebers, Georg Moritz Ebers, George Moritz Bell, Clara 1834 1927 Homo Sum — Volume 05 This eBook was produced by David Widger "Homo Sum — Volume 05" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the struggles of its protagonist, Paulus, an anchorite, as he grapples with themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening portion highlights Paulus's inner turmoil following a grave incident involving the young artist Polykarp, depicting the conflict between his aspirations for spiritual purity and his emotional entanglements. The beginning of the volume delves into Paulus's acute sense of remorse and the weight of his perceived failures. We witness his half-hearted attempts to escape his inner demons, leading to a significant encounter with Polykarp, who has suffered a serious injury. As Paulus confronts the consequences of his actions and seeks penance for his perceived sins, we also glimpse the broader turmoil echoed in the characters around him, such as the chaotic preparations for an impending invasion by the Blemmyes. The emotional resonance deepens with the unfolding relationships, especially as Paulus's commitment to his moral quest is tested by the personal and communal crises that arise. Overall, this opening lays a rich foundation for the ensuing drama of the plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en German fiction -- Translations into English Church history -- 4th century -- Fiction PT Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 137325 2025-07-03T04:29:36.258284 text/html 137146 2025-01-09T19:34:31.704390 text/html 123659 2025-07-03T04:29:41.470244 application/epub+zip 124219 2025-07-03T04:29:38.920232 application/epub+zip 105053 2025-07-03T04:29:37.849241 application/epub+zip 257587 2025-07-03T04:29:43.370225 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 245884 2025-07-03T04:29:40.826213 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219696 2022-09-03T07:37:48.400299 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 122727 2025-07-03T04:29:36.017283 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 117806 2020-12-28T21:45:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18950 2025-07-03T04:29:43.490211 application/rdf+xml 15052 2025-07-03T04:29:38.339236 image/jpeg 3942 2025-07-03T04:29:38.089243 image/jpeg 46678 2020-12-28T21:45:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 124811 2025-07-03T04:29:36.271236 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 en.wikipedia de.wikipedia en.wikipedia