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The narrative follows a sculptor, Hermon, as he struggles to realize a masterpiece depicting a mythic weaver, torn between two models: an actress whose theatrical artifice he finds false and a noblewoman whose honest features better suit his pursuit of ideal beauty. Surrounding voices—Daphne's passionate counsel, Chrysilla's cautious watchfulness, and courtly acquaintances—complicate his choices, while jealousies, romantic entanglements, and concerns about artistic truth versus stage illusion shape personal and social tensions. Episodes move through domestic scenes, artistic labor, and interactions with Pelusinian society, exploring themes of authenticity, temptation, and the moral effects of performance on reputation and creativity.

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Title: Arachne — Volume 04

Author: Georg Ebers

Translator: Mary J. Safford

Release date: April 1, 2004 [eBook #5511]
Most recently updated: November 15, 2022

Language: English

Credits: David Widger

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[NOTE: There is a short list of bookmarks, or pointers, at the end of the file for those who may wish to sample the author’s ideas before making an entire meal of them. D.W.]

Arachne

By Georg Ebers