The Greylock: A Fairy Tale
A Magical Journey Through Enchanted RealmsBy Georg Ebers
Length1h 44m
About this audiobook
In "The Greylock: A Fairy Tale," Georg Ebers weaves an enchanting narrative that blends fantastical elements with deep philosophical inquiries. Set in a bewitched landscape where myth and reality intertwine, Ebers employs a lyrical prose style marked by rich imagery and introspective passages. The novel navigates themes of love, identity, and the quest for knowledge, reflecting the Romantic ideals prevalent in 19th-century literature, while also drawing from folklore and fairy tale traditions. Ebers elevates the fairy tale genre by infusing it with existential questions, inviting readers to ponder the significance of their own life choices within the confines of a magical universe. Georg Ebers (1837-1898) was a notable German Egyptologist and novelist, whose scholarly pursuits and passion for antiquity significantly informed his storytelling. His extensive travels and studies in Egypt provided him with a profound understanding of ancient cultures and mythology, which serve as a foundation for the narrative's intricate world-building. Ebers's intimate connection with the themes of fate and human experience stems from his belief in the importance of storytelling as a means to understand life's complexities. I highly recommend "The Greylock: A Fairy Tale" to readers seeking a transcendent experience that combines whimsical storytelling with profound philosophical musings. This work not only captivates with its imaginative richness but also invites reflection on the human condition, making it a worthy addition to the libraries of both fairy tale enthusiasts and serious literary scholars alike.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length1 hr 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 16, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Titlepage
2Text
Barbara Blomberg — CompleteGeorg Ebers22h 56m$1 · $0.00
Das alte Ägypten (Romanzyklus)Georg Ebers175h 10m$2 · $0.00
Der Friedhof ohne Gleichen und vierzig auferstandene KönigeGeorg Ebers2h 14m$2 · $0.00
In the Fire of the ForgeGeorg Ebers17h 9m$1 · $0.00
Richard Lepsius, a biographyGeorg Ebers8h 58m$1 · $0.00
A Thorny Path — CompleteGeorg Ebers20h 59m$2 · $0.00
Homo sum: RomanGeorg Ebers11h 11m$2 · $0.00
The ElixirGeorg Ebers2h 36m$2 · $0.00
Arachne — CompleteGeorg Ebers13h 41m$1 · $0.00
A Word, Only a Word — CompleteGeorg Ebers10h 46m$1 · $0.00
Homo Sum (Historical Novel)Georg Ebers9h 26m$2 · $0.00
Uarda (Zusammengefasste Ausgabe)Georg Ebers4h 51m$2
SisaretGeorg Ebers10h 17m$2 · $0.00
Eine ägyptische KönigstochterGeorg Ebers26h 1m$1 · $0.00
Georg Ebers: Mittelalterromane & Historische Romane aus dem alten ÄgyptenGeorg Ebers235h 17m$1 · $0.00
Homo sum (Historischer Roman)Georg Ebers10h 12m$2 · $0.00
Die Frau BürgemeisterinGeorg Ebers12h 1m$1 · $0.00
Die Frau Bürgemeisterin (Mittelalter-Roman)Georg Ebers13h 2m$1 · $0.00
Cleopatra: historische roman van George EbersGeorg Ebers18h 24m$1 · $0.00
A Wolf Called FireRosanne Parry4h 7m$7 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman3h 2m$18 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal7h 25m$24 · $0.00
L. M. Montgomery – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & MemoirsLucy Maud Montgomery155h 49m$2 · $0.00
Eyes That Kiss in the CornersJoanna Ho5m$4 · $0.00
What Do You Say, Little Blue Truck? Sound BookAlice Schertle4m$4 · $0.00
Maddi's FridgeLois Brandt, Vin Vogel11m$5 · $0.00
The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the PaperclipMac Barnett1h 29m$16 · $0.00
Swallows & Amazons (ALL 12 Adventure Novels)Arthur Ransome135h 57m$2 · $0.00
L. FRANK BAUM - Ultimate Collection: Complete Wizard of Oz Series, The Aunt Jane's Nieces CollectionL. Frank Baum205h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Last Musketeer #3: Double CrossStuart Gibbs5h 16m$24 · $0.00
Tales of Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter3h 12m$12 · $0.00
My Weird School Special: We're Red, Weird, and Blue! What Can We Do?Dan Gutman1h 4m$13 · $0.00
Deep ZoneTim Green6h 12m$20
The Pilgrim’s ProgressRousseaux Brasseur3h 22m$17
The Labors of Hercules BealGary D. Schmidt8h 17m$8 · $0.00
Clancy of the Overflow (The Matilda Saga, #9)Jackie French14h 24m$33 · $0.00
The House at Pooh CornerA. A. Milne3h 13m$12
The Sour GrapeJory John14m$4 · $0.00
The Fairy Books of All Colours - Complete Series: Books 1-12 (Illustrated Edition)Andrew Lang133h 24m$2 · $0.00
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