Cleopatra (1886)

By 김민정 and Henri Greville

Cleopatra is a historical novel written by Henri Greville and published in 1886. The book tells the story of the famous queen of Egypt, Cleopatra VII, and her tumultuous life. The novel is set in ancient Egypt during the reign of the Ptolemaic dynasty, and follows Cleopatra's rise to power, her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and her eventual downfall.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different period in Cleopatra's life. The first part covers her early years as a princess, her exile from Egypt, and her return to the throne. The second part explores her relationship with Julius Caesar and the political turmoil of the time. The final part follows her doomed romance with Mark Antony and the events that led to her suicide.Throughout the novel, Greville presents Cleopatra as a complex and multifaceted character, highlighting her intelligence, beauty, and political savvy. He also provides detailed descriptions of ancient Egyptian society, culture, and religion, giving readers a vivid sense of the world in which Cleopatra lived.Overall, Cleopatra is a richly detailed and engaging historical novel that brings to life one of the most fascinating figures in ancient history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165344092
• ISBN13: 9781165344093
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"