The Elixir - Softcover

Ebers, Georg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9358718366 ISBN 13: 9789358718362

Verlag: Double 9 Books, 2023

Inhaltsangabe

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.

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Georg Moritz Ebers (1837-1898) was a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist, widely recognized for his contributions to the study of ancient Egypt. He is particularly renowned for acquiring the Ebers Papyrus in 1872, a key medical text from ancient Egypt that contains valuable knowledge about the medical practices of the time. This papyrus is one of the oldest surviving medical documents in the world and helped cement Ebers' reputation in the field of Egyptology. Ebers was born in Berlin, Germany, and he pursued a career that spanned both scholarly and literary pursuits. He studied medicine, and his interests in ancient civilizations led him to Egyptology, where he made lasting contributions. In addition to his scholarly work, Ebers was also a prolific writer, publishing historical novels that often explored ancient Egypt. His literary works were quite popular during his lifetime, and he became one of the leading voices in promoting the study of ancient Egypt. In addition to his achievements in Egyptology, Ebers helped raise awareness about the importance of preserving ancient Egyptian culture and contributed to academic discussions on the ancient world.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9358718366
• ISBN 13: 9789358718362
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 44
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: preigu GmbH & Co. KG; mail@preigu.de; ; Lengericher Landstr. 19; Osnabrück; Niedersachsen; 49078; Deutschland