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Title: Cleopatra — Complete
Note: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Cleopatra — Complete" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the fascinating life of Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, exploring her complex relationships with prominent figures such as Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. The novel provides a rich tapestry of historical events framed by personal intrigue, betrayal, and the power dynamics of ancient Egypt and Rome. The opening of "Cleopatra — Complete" sets the stage for the emotional and political tumult surrounding Cleopatra's reign. It begins with the architect Gorgias reflecting on his ambitious work under Cleopatra, showcasing her as a powerful yet enigmatic figure who influences those around her. As we are introduced to characters like Cæsarion, Cleopatra's son, and various officials, the narrative hints at the tension leading up to crucial battles that could determine the fate of empires. Gorgias is caught between artistic ambition and the intrigues of the royal court, foreshadowing the struggle between personal desires and loyalty to the crown, suggesting that this story will weave together themes of love, power, and identity against the backdrop of a historically rich setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator: Safford, Mary J.
EBook No.: 5482
Published: Nov 15, 2004
Downloads: 193
Language: English
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
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Cleopatra — Complete
Note: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Cleopatra — Complete" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the fascinating life of Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, exploring her complex relationships with prominent figures such as Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. The novel provides a rich tapestry of historical events framed by personal intrigue, betrayal, and the power dynamics of ancient Egypt and Rome. The opening of "Cleopatra — Complete" sets the stage for the emotional and political tumult surrounding Cleopatra's reign. It begins with the architect Gorgias reflecting on his ambitious work under Cleopatra, showcasing her as a powerful yet enigmatic figure who influences those around her. As we are introduced to characters like Cæsarion, Cleopatra's son, and various officials, the narrative hints at the tension leading up to crucial battles that could determine the fate of empires. Gorgias is caught between artistic ambition and the intrigues of the royal court, foreshadowing the struggle between personal desires and loyalty to the crown, suggesting that this story will weave together themes of love, power, and identity against the backdrop of a historically rich setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator: Safford, Mary J.
EBook No.: 5482
Published: Nov 15, 2004
Downloads: 193
Language: English
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
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.