Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 01
1876
Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt, written by Georg Ebers and first published in 1876, is a historical novel set in ancient Egypt before 332 B.C. The story follows Bent-Anat, the daughter of Pharaoh, who accidentally injures a girl from a lower social class, leading to a series of interactions that highlight the class struggles and emotional complexities of the time. Ebers emphasizes authenticity through historical references and archaeological details, while prioritizing narrative over strict historical accuracy, making this work notable for its rich depiction of ancient Egyptian society.
