Cleopatra
What is Cleopatra about?
Cleopatra (1889) is a historical novel retelling the story of Egypt's last pharaoh through the eyes of Harmachis, an Egyptian priest who plots to overthrow Cleopatra but falls under her spell. A richly detailed portrait of ancient Egypt with romance and political intrigue.
Author’s Note
Of the Birth of Harmachis; The Prophecy of the Hathors; and the Slaying of the Innocent Child
Of the Disobedience of Harmachis; Of the Slaying of the Lion; and of the Speech of the Old Wife, Atoua
Of the Rebuke of Amenemhat; Of the Prayer of Harmachis; and of the Sign Given by the Holy Gods
Of the Departure of Harmachis and of His Meeting with His Uncle Sepa, the High Priest of Annu El Ra; Of His Life at Annu, and of the Words of Sepa
Main themes in Cleopatra
Ancient Egypt
In Cleopatra, ancient egypt provides a lens for understanding the story's core message.
Cleopatra
Cleopatra emerges as a defining element in Cleopatra, shaping character development.
Political intrigue
The theme of political intrigue weaves through Cleopatra, adding depth to its narrative.
Egyptian priest
Egyptian priest emerges as a defining element in Cleopatra, shaping character development.
Why Cleopatra is still relevant today
Haggard's most ambitious historical novel, drawing on serious Egyptological research to bring ancient Egypt vividly to life.
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What is Cleopatra about?
An Egyptian priest plots to overthrow Cleopatra but falls under her spell. A richly detailed historical novel of ancient Egypt.
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