Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 184 Ebers, Georg 1837 1898 Ebers, Georg Moritz Ebers, George Moritz Safford, Mary J. (Mary Joanna) 1842 1916 Safford, Mary Joanna Barbara Blomberg — Volume 06 This eBook was produced by David Widger "Barbara Blomberg — Volume 06" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Imperial Court of Charles V, focusing on the life of the titular character, Barbara, a talented and captivating singer who finds herself entwined in a complex love affair with the Emperor. The narrative explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggles of personal relationships within the constraints of politics and social expectations. The opening of the book introduces a rich tapestry of court dynamics, highlighting Barbara's interactions with various figures, including the Emperor himself and the Bishop of Arras. Barbara's singing captivates Charles, leading to a growing intimacy that complicates her relationships with others at court, including the almoner Pedro de Soto, who closely monitors her associations. As she navigates the complexities of love and duty, Barbara's decisions become increasingly fraught with tension, setting the stage for her emotional struggles as she balances her affection for Charles with the pressures exerted by those around her. The initial chapters build suspense around her choices, foreshadowing potential conflicts and challenges that will deepen the narrative's intricacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en German fiction -- Translations into English Holy Roman Empire -- History -- Charles V, 1519-1556 -- Fiction PT Text Historical Fiction Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Religious Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 148170 2025-06-03T04:50:50.675047 text/html 147966 2025-01-09T19:46:03.852470 text/html 130293 2025-06-03T04:50:57.020009 application/epub+zip 131161 2025-06-03T04:50:53.856072 application/epub+zip 118345 2025-06-03T04:50:52.628029 application/epub+zip 272721 2025-06-03T04:50:59.223002 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262131 2025-06-03T04:50:56.268037 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 218710 2022-09-03T07:50:01.559142 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 132101 2025-06-03T04:50:50.376032 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 127187 2020-12-28T23:41:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 49413 2020-12-28T23:41:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19121 2025-06-03T04:50:59.359063 application/rdf+xml 16329 2025-06-03T04:50:53.191012 image/jpeg 4114 2025-06-03T04:50:52.911012 image/jpeg 129843 2025-06-03T04:50:50.695054 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