Joshua — Volume 1

Georg Moritz EbersProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.6

Word count: 121K words
Chapters: 13

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Joshua — Volume 1 by Georg EbersAuthor: Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898,Language: English, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Apr 1, 2004

Editor's review

This is Volume 1 of the historical novel Joshua by German author Georg Ebers, released as an English eBook by Project Gutenberg. Ebers was a major author of nineteenth-century German historical fiction, and his works are often set in the ancient Near East and Egypt, combining attention to historical atmosphere with psychological depth of character. As the opening volume of the whole work, this volume serves to lay out the historical background and introduce the main characters and central conflicts; its narrative pace is relatively unhurried, making it suitable for readers willing to follow a long historical narrative and gradually enter its world. As a public-domain eBook, it is convenient for searching, excerpting, and comparative reading on screen, and is especially suitable as an introductory volume for readers interested in the biblical-era background, ancient Near Eastern subjects, or English translations of nineteenth-century German historical fiction. Note that this is the first volume of a series; reading it alone will leave unresolved suspense, so reading it together with subsequent volumes is recommended.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in historical fiction set in the ancient Near East and the biblical era
Literature enthusiasts who wish to understand English translations of nineteenth-century German historical fiction
Teachers and students who need public-domain electronic texts for course reading or research materials
Readers accustomed to long series narratives who are willing to read progressively

Not a good fit for

Readers of contemporary genre fiction who prefer fast pacing and strong plot momentum
Readers who want a complete ending in a single book and do not wish to follow a series
Casual readers with no interest in religious or ancient historical backgrounds

Reading tips

Read the characters and situations at the end of Volume 1 first, then look back at the earlier groundwork to grasp the narrative focus.
Take notes on character relationships and place names as you read; series works have many characters, and notes help maintain continuity of understanding.
Read alongside background material on the biblical Book of Joshua to understand the novel's source material and adaptations.
It is recommended to continue reading subsequent volumes to avoid losing interest because Volume 1 leaves matters unresolved.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in English or Chinese?

According to the information, the book's language is English; it is an English eBook released by Project Gutenberg, not a Chinese translation. Chinese readers will need some English reading ability or should read with a dictionary and supporting tools.

Can Volume 1 be read on its own?

You can start reading it, but it is the first volume of a series and mainly serves to lay out the background and introduce characters; the plot is not resolved at the end of the volume. For a complete reading experience, reading it together with subsequent volumes is recommended.

What kind of writer is the author Ebers?

Georg Ebers (1837–1898) was a German author known for historical novels, most of which are set in ancient Egypt and the Near East. This book is the first English-translated volume of his historical novel Joshua and belongs to public-domain literary resources.

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About the author

Georg Moritz Ebers Author · German · 1837–1898

Georg Ebers (1837–1898) was a German Egyptologist and novelist. Born in Berlin in 1837, he served as a professor at the University of Leipzig. His major contribution to Egyptology was the discovery, editing, and publication of the famous Ebers Papyrus, which provided valuable material for the study of ancient medical texts. At the same time, he devoted himself to spreading Egyptological knowledge through literature, writing historical novels such as An Egyptian Princess and Uarda. These works weave the social life and historical settings of ancient Egypt into their narratives, making specialized scholarship more accessible to general readers. His works number 172 in the library's collection, including the serialized volumes of An Egyptian Princess and Cleopatra, which shows how widely his historical novels circulated. Overall, Ebers combined scholarly rigor with a novelist's gift for popular expression, occupying a distinctive place in the popularization of Egyptology in the nineteenth century.