The Emperor

By Georg Ebers and Clara Bell

Book Overview

The Emperor is a historical fiction novel written by Georg Ebers. The story is set in ancient Rome and revolves around the life of Emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 AD to 68 AD. The novel portrays Nero as a complex character who is both brilliant and cruel. It delves into his personal life, his relationships with his mother and wife, and his political ambitions. The book also explores the political and social climate of ancient Rome, including the power struggles, corruption, and violence that were prevalent during Nero's reign. The Emperor is a gripping tale that offers a fascinating insight into one of history's most notorious figures. Ebers' writing style is engaging and vivid, bringing the characters and settings to life in a way that transports the reader back in time. Overall, The Emperor is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Roman history and the lives of its rulers.There was a sudden stir behind the screens which enclosed the sculptor and the work in progress. Pollux had been working for a long time with zeal and pleasure, but at last the steward's snoring had begun to disturb him. The body of the Muse had already taken a definite form and he could begin to work out the head with the earliest dawn of day. He now dropped his arms wearily, for as soon as he ceased to create with his whole heart and mind he felt tired, and saw plainly that without a model he could do nothing satisfactory with the drapery of his Urania. So he pulled his stool up to a great chest full of gypsum to get a little repose by leaning against it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419160885
• ISBN13: 9781419160882
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.6" x 9.2"