Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 96 Ebers, Georg 1837 1898 Ebers, Georg Moritz Ebers, George Moritz Safford, Mary J. (Mary Joanna) 1842 1916 Safford, Mary Joanna Arachne — Volume 06 This eBook was produced by David Widger "Arachne — Volume 06 by Georg Ebers" is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of art, ambition, and the challenges faced by its protagonist, Hermon, a blind sculptor seeking fame and recognition in ancient Alexandria. Through a rich tapestry of characters, Ebers delves into the intersections of personal desire, societal expectations, and the pursuit of truth in artistry. The narrative centers on Hermon, who, despite his blindness, has gained acclaim for his statue of Demeter. The novel intricately showcases Hermon's internal struggles between his newfound fame and the lingering doubts about his artistic integrity. As he navigates the complex social landscape, including interactions with Queen Arsinoe and other prominent figures, Hermon grapples with the weight of his fame, the expectations surrounding him, and his love for Daphne, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. His journey leads him to confront the potential loss of his artistic credibility, culminating in a poignant realization about the true authorship of the celebrated statue, steering the story towards themes of identity and self-discovery amidst the vibrant backdrop of Hellenistic culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Egypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- Fiction German fiction -- Translations into English PT Text Category: Historical Novels 106599 2025-08-03T04:33:38.775448 text/html 106395 2025-01-09T19:37:00.143086 text/html 114004 2025-08-03T04:33:43.672406 application/epub+zip 113813 2025-08-03T04:33:41.248426 application/epub+zip 106220 2025-08-03T04:33:40.199435 application/epub+zip 230908 2025-08-03T04:33:45.438428 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 221461 2025-08-03T04:33:43.010416 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195192 2022-09-03T07:40:29.358585 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 94066 2025-08-03T04:33:38.546450 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 89161 2020-12-28T22:41:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17908 2025-08-03T04:33:45.567403 application/rdf+xml 15317 2025-08-03T04:33:40.692415 image/jpeg 3865 2025-08-03T04:33:40.441419 image/jpeg 35532 2020-12-28T22:41:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 113623 2025-08-03T04:33:38.785445 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