02076cam a22003013u 4500 61060 UtSlPG 20260610134416.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT Heyse, Paul, 1830-1914 Kleopatra: Novelli Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-12-30 Tapio Riikonen "Kleopatra: Novelli" by Paul Heyse is a fictional novella written in the early 20th century. The book appears to explore themes of love, aspiration, and the interplay between social classes through the lens of its characters, particularly focusing on a young couple engaged in emotional and social struggles surrounding their upcoming marriage. At the start of the story, we are introduced to a vibrant summer evening scene that sets the stage for the central characters: a young baron, his bride Cecilia, and her governess. The narrative unfolds as they arrive at a beautifully renovated house, which will soon be their home. Cecilia's joy contrasts with her uncertainty, revealing her excitement mixed with butterflies at the thought of shared domestic life. As they begin to explore their new surroundings, Cecilia's delight is interrupted by the presence of a menacing monkey, symbolizing the undercurrents of fear and anxiety that accompany her new life. The opening portion establishes a sense of anticipation and sets up important character dynamics through their interactions, hinting at deeper stories that will undoubtedly unfold as the novella progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German fiction -- Translations into Finnish https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61060 101886 101886