Georg-Moritz Ebers (1837 - 1898) - famous German Egyptologist and talented novelist. His works (Ebers left readers 17 historical novels: 5 about the European Middle Ages, the rest about Ancient Egypt) combine a scientifically based reproduction of the depicted era and a fascinating plot.

The final ninth volume of the Collected Works includes two of the most interesting novel from the European Middle Ages. The action of “The Lay” and “The Burgomaster’s Wife” takes place in the second half of the 16th century.

The novel “The Lay” is based on reliable historical data.

On the historical background of the reign of Philip II - King of Spain and Netherlands, the main character Ulrich is looking for his cherished “word”. As a result, Ulrich is forced to give preference not to one, but to four words: “fame, power, happiness, art.”

However, having entered the second half of his life, enriched by life experience, Ulrich puts “glory” and “power” not too high...

Life itself, in the end, clearly proved that the true light, the unique gift of Nature, is still “Love”...