https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-georg-ebers-library--7215289enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23ddc4f459288d396289f8edc2a7e235.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-georg-ebers-library--7215289Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:23 +0000Georg EbersGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comEnter the vanished worlds of antiquity, where kings and priests contend, empires rise and fall, and human hearts remain much as they are today. The Georg Ebers Library presents the historical novels of the celebrated nineteenth-century Egyptologist...false532e86f6-2688-5127-bd51-64527724473bserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-1--73201599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201599Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:18:07 +0000Georg EbersIn which the somnolent Nile Delta town of Tennis, nestled amidst shimmering waters and verdant isles, sets the tranquil stage for the restless heart of young Ledscha, whose thoughts are far from the mundane stirrings of trade and governance. As dusk...862false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-2--73201600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201600Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Georg EbersIn which a meeting by moonlight reveals the complex relations between Ledscha and Hermon’s slave Bias, whose loyal warnings and biting critiques illuminate the tensions between freedom and servitude, art and honour, as well as the perilous charms of...1091false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-3--73201602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201602Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Georg EbersIn which Ledscha, burdened by sorrow and doubts of a beloved's sincerity, seeks the aid of the venerable enchantress Tabus to divine the course of her troubled heart beneath the moonlit skies; and in the flickering firelight amid ancient rites, she...1292false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-4--73201603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201603Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Georg EbersIn which Ledscha confides in the old sorceress Tabus the stirring and tumultuous emotions awakened by her encounters with two Greeks, particularly the handsome and enigmatic Hermon, whose attentions both captivate and unsettle her. Amid whispered...1918false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-5--73201604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201604Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Georg EbersIn which the industrious city of Tennis presents a bustling scene of artistry and sport as Daphne, daughter of the wealthy merchant Archias, rallies the company in a spirited hunting venture while the young sculptors Hermon and Myrtilus labour on...1449false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-6--73201605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201605Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Georg EbersIn which Daphne and Myrtilus converse delicately about Hermon’s passionate defiance of artistic norms and the resulting rift with his guardian, revealing the complexities of talent, pride, and loyalty amidst the pursuit of creative truth. Their...1104false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-7--73201606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201606Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000Georg EbersIn which the faithful slave Bias observes the proceedings of a hunting party and reveals, through a conversation with Daphne’s maid, the tale of Arachne—the proud weaver punished by the goddess Athene—and the artistic ambitions surrounding her...1162false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-8--73201607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201607Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Georg EbersIn which Ledscha explores the sculptor Hermon's cluttered studio by daylight and discovers a magnificent statue of Demeter bearing the likeness of an Alexandrian woman, stirring her restless feelings and suspicions. Tensions rise as she confronts...1389false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-9--73201608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201608Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Georg EbersIn which Hermon wrestles with the turbulent emotions stirred by his tender yet fraught relationship with Ledscha, while his artistic ambitions lead him to compare his work to that of his friend Myrtilus with both envy and admiration. Meanwhile, a...1393false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-10--73201609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201609Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Georg EbersIn which Ledscha awaits under the full moon at Pelican Island, her heart torn between hope and bitter foreboding as she anticipates a fateful meeting that will shape her destiny. Alone on the dark waters, she confides in the pirate Hanno, forging a...1182false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-11--73201610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201610Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Georg EbersIn which a nocturnal spectacle unfolds before the eyes of Hanno and Ledscha as Greek performers enact a poignant drama amid the bustling lantern-lit square, stirring in the latter a jealous and troubled heart. Meanwhile, Hanno dreams of future...898false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-12--73201611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201611Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Georg EbersIn which the brilliant sculptor Hermon finds himself the centre of admiration and suspicion under the glittering awning of a splendid banquet, whilst the noble Althea enacts a haunting and mysterious portrayal of Arachne that captivates and unsettles...1730false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-13--73201612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201612Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Georg EbersIn which the sun's fierce splendour illuminates Tennis, where the hearts of its weavers grapple with rival affections and artistic ambitions amidst the gaiety and tempests of a festive season. Hermon, torn between duty and desire, art and revelry,...1420false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-14--73201613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201613Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Georg EbersIn which Hermon wrestles with artistic dissatisfaction and troubled affections as he confides in Daphne, whose candid and impassioned counsel stirs both his heart and creative spirit amid the complex social interplay around them. Meanwhile, the...1336false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-15--73201614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201614Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Georg EbersIn which a company of notable guests, including the venerable commander Philippus and the artist Hermon, embark upon a voyage to the seaport of Pelusium amid an ominous, swelling tempest, engaging in reflective discourse upon Alexandria’s flourishing...1836false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-16--73201615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201615Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Georg EbersIn which Hermon, braving a fierce storm and navigating a city of mingled cultures and shifting allegiances, embarks on a perilous journey through flooded fields and tempestuous winds, encountering wild Galatian warriors and delivering aid to a wounded...1526false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-1-chapter-17--73201616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201616Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Georg EbersIn which Hermon returns to find his friend Myrtilus unexpectedly vigorous and tending a wounded Gaul, and he devotes himself to nursing the barbarian through a fevered night filled with strange dreams. Suddenly the peaceful household is shattered by a...1404false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-1--73201618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201618Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Georg EbersIn which the aftermath of a devastating fire in Tennis reveals a mysterious theft and the profound personal anguish of the once-celebrated sculptor Hermon, now blinded and wrestling with despair, pride, and the complexities of artistic genius. Amid...2324false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-2--73201620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201620Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Georg EbersIn which Daphne finds herself torn between her yearning to return to Pelusium and her tender compassion for the blind sculptor Hermon, who grapples with the cruel darkness that has stolen his sight and the heavy burden of doubt over his masterpiece....1142false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-3--73201621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201621Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Georg EbersIn which the blind sculptor Hermon wrestles with the cruel injustice of his fate, finding solace in the comforting presence of the loyal matron Thyone and the tender affections of the devoted Daphne, while the grim shadow of Nemesis looms over his...1579false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-4--73201622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201622Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Georg EbersIn which the blind artist Hermon awakens to startling news of his loved ones’ departure and grapples with anguish and hope as he awaits the return and testimony of the skilled goldsmith regarding his masterpiece. Amid sorrow for his lost friend and...1820false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-5--73201623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201623Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Georg EbersIn which the city of Alexandria gathers in splendid unity at the Temple of Poseidon to welcome the blind sculptor Hermon, honouring him with laurel wreaths, chorus songs, and heartfelt accolades for his latest masterpiece. Amid the vibrant festivities...1861false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-6--73201624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201624Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Georg EbersIn which Hermon, newly honoured yet blind, finds himself torn between the lively pleasures of Alexandria’s artistic and social circles and the quieter, profound longing for sight and truth that haunts his soul. Amid festive banquets and royal...1680false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-7--73201625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201625Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Georg EbersIn which the blind sculptor Hermon is compelled to attend a royal banquet where intrigues surround Queen Arsinoe’s circle, and he wrestles with unsettling doubts concerning the true authorship of his celebrated statue of Demeter. Amidst the charged...1305false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-8--73201626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201626Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Georg EbersIn which Hermon, blind and burdened by a grievous misunderstanding, faces arrest and near execution before the timely intervention of Daphne and the general Philippus spares him, leading to a heartfelt confession of love and a solemn public...1411false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-9--73201627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201627Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Georg EbersIn which the blind sculptor, weighed down by the cruel mockery of Alexandria, resolves to seek healing in the desert and grapples with the shadow of loss while bidding a heartfelt farewell to his loved ones. As night falls, a long-lost faithful...1070false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-10--73201628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201628Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Georg EbersIn which the slaves Bias and Myrtilus find themselves aboard the pirate ship Hydra, where the enigmatic Ledscha, wife of the captain Hanno, balances care and coldness in her complicated relationships amid a lawless yet orderly seafaring life. Their...917false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-11--73201629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201629Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Georg EbersIn which Hermon, guided by his devoted freedman Bias, journeys through a world marked by broken bonds and bitter curses, encountering the fierce sorceress Tabus who offers both ominous prophecies and a mysterious salve to restore his sight. Their...1259false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-12--73201630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201630Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Georg EbersIn which Hermon, newly freed from fear and renewed in spirit, finds solace and profound creative inspiration amidst the silent desert, where the awakening of his faltering sight rekindles his artist’s passion and rekindles his belief in the divine...1219false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-13--73201631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201631Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Georg EbersIn which the recovering Hermon reunited with his loyal freedman Bias and received encouraging letters that revealed the devoted support of his loved ones and the promise of new artistic opportunities. Amid the grand festival celebrating the Egyptian...1682false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-14--73201632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201632Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Georg EbersIn which Hermon, the sculptor, is conveyed to the city of Pithom where he is welcomed by the noble Thyone and attended by the esteemed physicians Erasistratus and Herophilus, who prepare him for a delicate operation to restore his vision amid the...1801false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arachne-book-2-chapter-15--73201633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201633Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Georg EbersIn which Hermon embarks on a journey aboard the Galatea with Philippus and Thyone, witnessing the grim aftermath of a mutiny and the harsh measures imposed upon its perpetrators near the mouth of the Nile. The episode unfolds a somber portrait of duty...1274false132full