Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 69 Ebers, Georg 1837 1898 Ebers, Georg Moritz Ebers, George Moritz Bell, Clara 1834 1927 Serapis — Volume 06 This eBook was produced by David Widger "Serapis — Volume 06" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the bustling atmosphere of the Hippodrome in Alexandria, focusing on the intertwining lives of various characters amidst the backdrop of chariot races, religious tensions, and personal conflicts. Central to the narrative are Marcus, a young Christian charioteer, and Dada, a captivating girl drawn to him, as they navigate the challenges posed by their respective social standings and the volatile climate of a city grappling with crisis. The opening of the book immerses the reader in a vivid scene at the Hippodrome, where spectators gather amidst a tense atmosphere heightened by recent events surrounding the Serapeum. As the story begins, we are introduced to Marcus, who is determined to prove his worth as a charioteer despite the odds stacked against him, particularly against the skilled Hippias. Concurrently, Dada finds herself enamored with Marcus, contemplating her feelings for him amidst the chaos. The dynamic between the characters is further complicated by the larger societal conflicts between Christians and pagans, which erupt dramatically during the races. The beginning sets the stage for a gripping tale of love, faith, and the struggle for acceptance in a world rife with division and turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Egypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction German fiction -- Translations into English PT Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 144235 2025-07-03T04:30:48.202880 text/html 144056 2025-01-09T19:35:53.803391 text/html 131818 2025-07-03T04:30:53.306851 application/epub+zip 132474 2025-07-03T04:30:50.815876 application/epub+zip 110214 2025-07-03T04:30:49.775886 application/epub+zip 260719 2025-07-03T04:30:55.185394 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249993 2025-07-03T04:30:52.681863 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 223278 2022-09-03T07:39:20.641545 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 131776 2025-07-03T04:30:47.965890 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 126854 2020-12-28T22:40:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18766 2025-07-03T04:30:55.311368 application/rdf+xml 15848 2025-07-03T04:30:50.257903 image/jpeg 4036 2025-07-03T04:30:50.011917 image/jpeg 50893 2020-12-28T22:40:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 131751 2025-07-03T04:30:48.214907 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