Eene Egyptische Koningsdochter

Eene Egyptische Koningsdochter

Historische Roman van George Ebers

Georg Ebers and Hendrik Cornelis Rogge (1837-1898)

Approximate level
C1
Length
197,547 words
Reading time
16 h 28 min
Chapters
33
Language
Dutch
On Project Gutenberg since
2009

This historical novel is set in ancient Egypt, offering a detailed look at the landscape and culture of the era. The language used is nineteenth century Dutch, which can be challenging due to its formal tone, descriptive vocabulary, and long, complex sentence structures. Readers will encounter many nature descriptions and historical references that require patience. It is a good choice for those who want to practice reading literary prose and expand their vocabulary beyond modern, everyday Dutch conversation.

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Subjects

  • Egypt -- History -- To 332 B.C. -- Fiction

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