Cleopatra: historische roman van George Ebers by Georg Ebers
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"Cleopatra: historische roman" by George Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life of the famous Egyptian queen Cleopatra, exploring her relationships and the political intrigue of her time, particularly focusing on her interactions with important figures like Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. The opening of the novel introduces us to Gorgias, an architect tasked by Cleopatra to oversee grand constructions in Alexandria,
fittingly capturing the grandeur of the setting. The narrative establishes a backdrop of political tension as Gorgias is approached by Caesarion, Cleopatra's son, who seeks to discuss important matters. Intrigue unfolds as rumors of victories and losses swirl around, highlighting the conflict involving Cleopatra and Antony against Octavian. The chapter intricately weaves personal ambitions with historical events, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Cleopatra's characterization and her tumultuous reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Stuart, Louise |
| Title | Cleopatra: historische roman van George Ebers |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| 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 | Queens -- Egypt -- Fiction |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into Dutch |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36294 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 404 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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