Cleopatra — Volume 06 by Georg Ebers

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Author Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
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
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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