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100 1 _aEbers, Georg,
_d1837-1898
245 1 0 _aCleopatra — Volume 09
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBiographical fiction
653 _aEgypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- Fiction
653 _aCleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C. -- Fiction
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
653 _aQueens -- Egypt -- Fiction
700 1 _aSafford, Mary J.
_q(Mary Joanna),
_d1842-1916
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5481
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