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Title: Cleopatra — Volume 08
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "Cleopatra — Volume 08" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book primarily follows the life of Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, as she navigates personal and political upheavals, especially her complicated relationship with Mark Antony. Through dramatic dialogues and rich historical context, Ebers delves into the struggles, aspirations, and emotional depth of Cleopatra as she faces the realities of love, power, and impending doom. The opening of "Cleopatra" immerses readers in a moment of reflection and preparation for the titular character. Cleopatra grapples with existential weight as she contemplates her decisions and the fate of her love, Mark Antony. She engages in serious discussions with her loyal confidants, showcasing her resolve and strength amid political threats and personal anxieties. The narrative portrays her interactions with both allies and adversaries, setting the stage for the emotional climax of her story. As tensions rise around her, Cleopatra is depicted as a formidable leader, torn between her aspirations and the looming specter of betrayal and loss, heightened by her anticipation of an impending reunion with Antony, which promises to be a pivotal moment in her fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator: Safford, Mary J. (Mary Joanna), 1842-1916
EBook No.: 5480
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 103
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 — Volume 08
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "Cleopatra — Volume 08" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book primarily follows the life of Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, as she navigates personal and political upheavals, especially her complicated relationship with Mark Antony. Through dramatic dialogues and rich historical context, Ebers delves into the struggles, aspirations, and emotional depth of Cleopatra as she faces the realities of love, power, and impending doom. The opening of "Cleopatra" immerses readers in a moment of reflection and preparation for the titular character. Cleopatra grapples with existential weight as she contemplates her decisions and the fate of her love, Mark Antony. She engages in serious discussions with her loyal confidants, showcasing her resolve and strength amid political threats and personal anxieties. The narrative portrays her interactions with both allies and adversaries, setting the stage for the emotional climax of her story. As tensions rise around her, Cleopatra is depicted as a formidable leader, torn between her aspirations and the looming specter of betrayal and loss, heightened by her anticipation of an impending reunion with Antony, which promises to be a pivotal moment in her fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator: Safford, Mary J. (Mary Joanna), 1842-1916
EBook No.: 5480
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 103
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.