The Chaldean Magician (eBook, ePUB) - Eckstein, Ernst
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A cloudless October day, A. D. 299, was drawing to a close; the western sky behind the crest of Mt. Janiculum still glowed with crimson light, but the population in the streets and squares of the world’s capital were already moving in a bluish twilight and yellow-red lamps shone, veiled by smoke, from the taverns of the many-gabled Subura. A youth with a white toga thrown over his shoulders, coming from the Querquetulanian Gate, turned into the Cyprian Way. His manner of walking was somewhat peculiar. Sometimes he rushed hastily forward, like a man impatiently striving to reach his…mehr

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A cloudless October day, A. D. 299, was drawing to a close; the western sky behind the crest of Mt. Janiculum still glowed with crimson light, but the population in the streets and squares of the world’s capital were already moving in a bluish twilight and yellow-red lamps shone, veiled by smoke, from the taverns of the many-gabled Subura.
A youth with a white toga thrown over his shoulders, coming from the Querquetulanian Gate, turned into the Cyprian Way. His manner of walking was somewhat peculiar. Sometimes he rushed hastily forward, like a man impatiently striving to reach his destination; at others he glanced hesitatingly around or stopped a few seconds as though repenting his design. Passing the Baths of Titus he perceived, only a few yards distant, another youth who had entered the Cyprian Way from a side street on the left and with bowed head was pursuing the same direction over the lava stones of the pavement. Looking more closely, he recognized a friend’s countenance in the new-comer’s pallid features.
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Ernst Eckstein (1845-1900) was a noteworthy German author and humorist, best known for his prolific contributions to the genre of entertainment literature during the second half of the 19th century. Born in Bohemia, Eckstein developed an early interest in literature, which would shape his extensive writing career. He was adept at weaving narratives that encapsulated both the comedic and the serious aspects of life, reflecting a nuanced understanding of the human condition. His style often combined satirical elements with a penchant for the historical, as exemplified in his novel 'The Chaldean Magician'. Through this work, Eckstein delved into the mystical and historical realms, offering readers a journey into ancient times with a blend of fantasy and reality. Although 'The Chaldean Magician' stands out among his literary achievements, it is but one example of a vast oeuvre that appealed to the popular tastes of his era. Some critics suggest a marked influence of the mores and social quirks of his time on his literature, which has been the subject of both acclaim and analytical discourse. Despite his death at the onset of the 20th century, Ernst Eckstein's literary legacy endures, and his works remain a subject of interest for those studying the intersections of satire, history, and narrative entertainment within the context of German literature.