The Elixir - Couverture souple

Ebers, Georg

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9358718366 ISBN 13 : 9789358718362

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2023

Synopsis

Georg Ebers' captivating novel "The Elixir" mixes history, intrigue, and the enduring search for immortality. This book takes readers on a thrilling voyage through the passageways of time while being set in the intriguing universe. A protagonist motivated by an insatiable need for knowledge and the ambition to discover the formula for the mythical elixir of life is introduced to us via the rich narrative of Ebers. "The Elixir" examines significant themes of human ambition, mortality, and the moral quandaries related to the search of immortality against this opulent setting. Georg Ebers' "The Elixir" is a literary masterpiece that combines historical truth with the appeal of the supernatural thanks to his brilliant narrative and deep insights. A study of human nature, the quest for knowledge, and the eternal appeal of the unknown are all explored in this fascinating book.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Georg Ebers was a German author, Egyptologist, and scholar born on March 1, 1837, in Berlin, Germany. Ebers studied at the universities of Berlin, Zurich, and Leipzig, where he earned his doctorate in Egyptology. He then worked as an assistant professor at the University of Leipzig before becoming a professor of Egyptology at the University of Berlin in 1870. Ebers' most famous work is "An Egyptian Princess," which tells the story of a romance between an Egyptian princess and a young Greek warrior. The novel was a huge success and was translated into many languages. Ebers' contribution to the field of Egyptology was also significant. He conducted several expeditions to Egypt and made important discoveries, including the Ebers Papyrus, a medical text dating back to the New Kingdom period. Moreover, Georg Ebers was a highly respected scholar and author who made significant contributions to the fields of Egyptology and historical fiction. His work remains an important part of German literature and his legacy continues to inspire readers and scholars alike.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9358718366
• ISBN 13: 9789358718362
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 44
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