The Sisters: A Novel

Georg Moritz EbersProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.9

Word count: 580K words
Chapters: 58

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. Sisaret: Romaani by Georg Ebers. Author: Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898. Language: Finnish. Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures. Release Date: Aug 7, 2011

Editor's review

Sisaret: Romaani is a novel by the German writer Georg Ebers published in Finnish and belongs to the line of his historical fiction. Ebers was known for historical subjects, and this book likewise carries a strong period setting and portrayals of personal relationships; it unfolds its narrative around the title “Sisters” and dwells on emotion and ethical questions. For readers familiar with Ebers or interested in Nordic languages and literature or historical fiction, this Finnish-language public-domain book offers a sample of how nineteenth-century European historical fiction entered the Finnish-reading world. Because the language barrier is high, it suits readers with Finnish reading ability or those engaged in study of the relevant language and literature. It can be read alongside the style of Ebers's other historical novels to appreciate his handling of character and period atmosphere.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Historical-fiction lovers with Finnish reading ability
Scholars studying Ebers's work or Nordic language and literature
Readers interested in the spread of nineteenth-century European historical fiction
Collectors of multilingual public-domain e-books

Not a good fit for

Ordinary readers with no Finnish and no translation to rely on
Readers who prefer light popular books and avoid language barriers
Impatient readers expecting fast-paced plots

Reading tips

First confirm your level of Finnish reading, and work through it chapter by chapter with a dictionary if needed.
Before reading, learn the general style of Ebers's historical novels to grasp the narrative pace.
Read against editions in other languages to observe differences in expression across translations.
After reading, sort out how the theme of “sisters” appears in the relationships between characters.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Can I read this book without knowing Finnish?

The text is in Finnish, and readers without Finnish will find it very difficult to read directly. If the work interests you, first look for translations into other languages or related research, then decide whether to attempt the original with reference tools.

Who was Ebers?

Georg Ebers (1837–1898) was a German writer known for historical novels. This book is one of his works published in Finnish; its content and style should be understood in the context of his historical fiction and not judged apart from his work as a whole.

Is this book suitable as material for learning Finnish?

As a nineteenth-century Finnish novel, its language and expression may not meet the standards of contemporary learning materials; it suits readers who already have some foundation and wish to encounter literary originals. Beginners who use it as a textbook may encounter many period usages and long sentences.

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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.