Download or read book "Uarda A Romance Of Ancient Egypt From The Historical Romances Of Georg Ebers written by Georg Ebers and published by Double 9 Books. This book was released on 2023-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt" is a historical novel written by Georg Ebers. Set in ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Seti I (1294-1279 BCE), the book follows the story of a young girl named Uarda, who is born into a family of priests in the city of Thebes. As Uarda grows up, she becomes friends with a young prince named Pentaur, who is also her neighbor. The two share a deep bond and eventually fall in love, but their relationship is forbidden by the strict social and cultural norms of ancient Egyptian society. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of ancient Egyptian life and culture, including religious practices, architecture, and hieroglyphics. Ebers drew on his extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt to create a highly detailed and realistic portrait of the time period. At its heart, "Uarda" is a love story that explores themes of class, tradition, and societal expectations. It also touches on broader issues such as the struggle for power and the tension between tradition and innovation.