Cleopatra — Volume 03 by Georg Ebers

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Author Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator Safford, Mary J.
Title Cleopatra — Volume 03
Note Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "Cleopatra — Volume 03 by Georg Ebers" is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book is the third volume in Ebers’ exploration of the life of Cleopatra, capturing her experiences in the turbulent political landscape of ancient Egypt and Roman influence. It delves into themes of love, power struggles, and ambition as it details Cleopatra's interactions with significant historical figures such as Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. In this volume, the narrative takes the reader through the aftermath of Cleopatra's naval defeat while maintaining her façade of strength and grace amid mounting pressures. Archibius, a key character and confidant, recounts the queen's political maneuvers and her emotional struggles as her reign faces internal and external threats. As Cleopatra navigates her complex relationships, particularly her love for Antony, the novel unfolds with dramatic turns, highlighting key events such as Pompey’s assassination and the shifting allegiances in the political arena. The story culminates in a profound sense of impending doom as Cleopatra grapples with her precarious position; the novel poignantly encapsulates not only the intrigues of court life but also the profoundly human struggles of its protagonist. (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. 5475
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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