Cleopatra (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Romantic SagaBy Georg Ebers
Length16h 26m
About this audiobook
Georg Ebers's Cleopatra is a richly textured historical novel that reconstructs the final crisis of Ptolemaic Egypt with the documentary zeal and romantic amplitude characteristic of nineteenth-century historical fiction. Centered on Cleopatra VII in the shadow of Roman ascendancy, the work combines courtly intrigue, political catastrophe, and psychological portraiture. Its style is ornate yet disciplined by antiquarian detail, situating the queen not merely as a legend of seduction, but as a ruler negotiating empire, culture, and dynastic survival. Ebers was uniquely equipped to write such a novel. A German Egyptologist, professor, and celebrated author, he brought to fiction the habits of a scholar trained in ancient languages, material culture, and historical reconstruction. His famous Ebers Papyrus discovery and his lifelong engagement with Egypt informed his imaginative method, allowing him to transform archaeological knowledge into vivid narrative while reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with the ancient East. Cleopatra is recommended to readers interested in historically informed fiction that seeks more than spectacle. Those drawn to ancient Egypt, Roman imperial politics, and the literary afterlife of powerful women will find in Ebers a learned guide whose romance is inseparable from historical inquiry.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.5 (104)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing, Amazon
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length16 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 24, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Vathek (Annotated)
18Chapter XIII.
2Introduction
19Chapter XIV.
3Synopsis
20Chapter XV.
4Historical Context
21Chapter XVI.
5Preface.
22Chapter XVII.
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6Chapter I.
23Chapter XVIII.
7Chapter II.
24Chapter XIX.
8Chapter III.
25Chapter XX.
9Chapter IV.
26Chapter XXI.
10Chapter V.
27Chapter XXII.
11Chapter VI.
28Chapter XXIII.
12Chapter VII.
29Chapter XXIV.
13Chapter VIII.
30Chapter XXV.
14Chapter IX.
31Analysis
15Chapter X.
32Reflection
16Chapter XI.
33Memorable Quotes
17Chapter XII.
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