Serapis (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical NovelBy Georg Ebers
Length13h 3m
About this audiobook
Georg Ebers's Serapis is a richly furnished historical novel set in late fourth-century Alexandria, at the moment when pagan antiquity and ascendant Christianity meet in open cultural and religious conflict. Centered on the fate of the Serapeum and the cult of Serapis, the book combines romance, political drama, and antiquarian reconstruction. Its style is characteristic of nineteenth-century historical fiction: expansive, pictorial, morally earnest, and deeply invested in making the ancient world intellectually and sensuously present. Ebers was unusually equipped to write such a work. A German Egyptologist, novelist, and scholar, he is remembered for bringing academic knowledge of ancient Egypt into popular literary form; his name is also associated with the famous Ebers Papyrus. His scholarly training, travels, and fascination with the meeting of civilizations inform Serapis, allowing him to dramatize not merely events but the mental worlds of priests, philosophers, monks, and citizens caught in transition. Readers interested in historical fiction with intellectual substance will find Serapis rewarding. It offers not only narrative movement and atmosphere, but also a thoughtful meditation on religious change, cultural memory, and the cost of historical transformation.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length13 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 19, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Quintus Claudius (Vol. 1&2)
19Chapter XV.
2Introduction
20Chapter XVI.
3Synopsis
21Chapter XVII.
4Historical Context
22Chapter XVIII.
5Chapter I.
23Chapter XIX.
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6Chapter II.
24Chapter XX.
7Chapter III.
25Chapter XXI.
8Chapter IV.
26Chapter XXII.
9Chapter V.
27Chapter XXIII.
10Chapter VI.
28Chapter XXIV.
11Chapter VII.
29Chapter XXV.
12Chapter VIII.
30Chapter XXVI.
13Chapter IX.
31Chapter XXVII.
14Chapter X.
32Chapter XXVIII.
15Chapter XI.
33Analysis
16Chapter XII.
34Reflection
17Chapter XIII.
35Memorable Quotes
18Chapter XIV.
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