Cleopatra — Volume 06 by Georg Ebers
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| Author | Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
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| Translator | Safford, Mary J. |
| Title | Cleopatra — Volume 06 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Cleopatra — Volume 06" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the intricacies of power dynamics and personal relationships during the waning days of Cleopatra's reign in Egypt, highlighting her struggles against betrayal and intrigue. The narrative takes place amid the political backdrop of the Roman Empire's influence, focusing on Cleopatra and her personal and political foes, as well as the consequences of her decisions on those around her. In this volume, Cleopatra is depicted as a strong yet vulnerable ruler, grappling with jealousy and the looming threat of her enemies, particularly surrounding the fate of Barine, a rival for her affections. As Cleopatra contends with the fallout from losing a significant battle, her trusted companions, such as Charmian and Iras, play crucial roles in navigating the perilous court intrigues. Meanwhile, the figures of Dion, the Macedonian noble, and Alexas, Cleopatra's unprincipled advisor, add layers of conflict and personal stakes, illustrating the intertwining of love, loyalty, and betrayal within a tumultuous political landscape. The narrative unfolds with a sense of impending doom, as Cleopatra's world begins to collapse under the weight of external pressures and internal strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Biographical fiction |
| Subject | Egypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C. -- Fiction |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Queens -- Egypt -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5478 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 33 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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