Question

"A Question" is a novel written by Georg Ebers, translated from German by Mary J. Safford. The story is set in ancient Syracuse and revolves around the house-keeper, Semestre, and her two maids, Chloris and Dorippe. Semestre scolds the two young women for not being diligent enough in their work, particularly in regards to saving resources such as oil and olives. The conversation between the three ...