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The Elixir

The Elixir

Georg Ebers

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2023
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789358718362
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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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