Cleopatra

Autor*innen

• H. Rider Haggard

Parameter

• 268 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Abenteuer
• Abenteuerliteratur
• Belletristik
• Englische Literatur
• Historische Romane

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Set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of Harmachis, a priest who sacrifices his sacred vows for love of Cleopatra. As he recounts his life near its end, Harmachis reveals his deep involvement with the queen, who manipulates him to uncover the secrets of Isis and the treasures of the pyramids for her political ambitions. The story intertwines themes of betrayal and the complexities of love, showcasing Haggard's nuanced portrayal of both the characters and the cultural dynamics of the time.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009