Cleopatra — Volume 09 by Georg Ebers

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Author Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator Safford, Mary J.
Title Cleopatra — Volume 09
Note Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "Cleopatra — Volume 09" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This narrative delves into the tragic and tumultuous life of Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt, emphasizing her relationships, especially with Mark Antony, and the consequent fall of her kingdom amidst the backdrop of Roman political machinations. The book is part of a larger series that chronicles the life of Cleopatra, exploring her character, motivations, and the historical events surrounding her reign and demise. In this volume, significant events unfold against the dramatic backdrop of warfare and betrayal. We witness the aftermath of Mark Antony's defeat and his devastating farewell to Cleopatra, leading to their tragic fates. The story captures the emotional turmoil and despair that Cleopatra experiences as she grapples with her impending capture by Octavian and the loss of her lover. Ebers masterfully portrays Cleopatra's indomitable spirit and her ultimate choice to embrace death over the humiliation of losing her autonomy, culminating in her dramatic decision to take her own life using an asp. The themes of love, loyalty, and inevitable fate resonate throughout the narrative, presenting a poignant tale of a woman's struggle against the forces of history. (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. 5481
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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