The Elixir by Georg Ebers
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"The Elixir" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. It tells the story of the Ueberhell family, particularly focusing on Melchior Ueberhell, a gifted court apothecary. The narrative explores themes of ambition, truth, and the profound impact of personal relationships, especially as Melchior endeavors to create an elixir that embodies the essence of truth. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the
Ueberhell family’s legacy through the house known as "The Three Kings" in Leipzig. Melchior's father, Caspar Ueberhell, becomes withdrawn following the departure of his son to study abroad, ultimately passing away with a mixture of pride and sorrow. After his death, Melchior returns from Italy with aspirations to carry on his father's legacy and create a the transformative elixir, which he believes could change society. The initial chapters delve into Melchior's relationships, particularly with his wife, Bianca, and their son, Zeno, ultimately leading to a series of events that intertwine the elixir’s creation with the family's destiny. Upon inhaling the elixir, both humorous and dark truths are revealed, setting the stage for the ethical dilemmas and personal struggles that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Elixir |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Leipzig (Germany) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5589 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05589-3 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 296 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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