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Volume 1.
GEORG EBERS. - HOMO SUM. - CHAPTER I.
Set against the stark, wind‑blown cliffs of Sinai and the oasis of Pharan, this novel immerses listeners in the stillness of early monastic life. The story follows a solitary hermit, Paulus, whose quiet devotion is shattered when he is mistakenly blamed for a grave wrongdoing. Accepting exile without protest, he retreats deeper into the desert, his silence a testament to humility and inner turmoil. As the sun beats down on the ancient caves, the narrative probes the fragile line between innocence and guilt.
The author's meticulous research shines through, evoking the scent of dry stone and the echo of distant prayers. While theological disputes remain in the background, the focus stays on the personal struggle of a man caught in a web of mistaken identity. Listeners are invited to contemplate how far one will go to preserve honor, even when the truth lies hidden beneath the sands. The tale offers both a vivid portrait of desert asceticism and a timeless meditation on conscience.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (97K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1837–1898
An Egyptologist with a storyteller’s touch, he turned years of research into vivid historical novels set in the ancient world. He is also remembered for acquiring the Ebers Papyrus, one of the best-known medical texts from ancient Egypt.
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