Cleopatra

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Cleopatra

by H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

EN·~9 hours

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Description

Narrated through the eyes of an Egyptian priest of royal blood, this sweeping romance transports listeners to the glittering yet perilous courts of ancient Egypt. The story weaves together the fierce devotion to the gods of Khem, the secret rites of the Osirian faith, and the political machinations that surround the famed queen whose charm bewitched Rome. As Cleopatra and Mark Antony’s fates begin to intertwine, the priest’s perspective hints at hidden motives and ancient prophecies that may have guided their tragic choices.

The tale begins with the discovery of a deep desert tomb, its sealed shafts and three ancient coffins, from which the papyrus rolls that recount these events emerge. Within these scrolls, readers encounter a blend of historical detail and mythic imagination, from whispered conspiracies to the whispered counsel of the enigmatic physician Olympus. Listeners will find a vivid portrait of a civilization on the brink, where love, power, and the yearning for immortality collide.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (541K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by John Bickers; Dagny; Emma Dudding; David Widger

Release date

2006-03-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

1856–1925

Adventure, lost worlds, and ancient mysteries run through these classic stories by one of the great popular novelists of the late Victorian era. Best known for King Solomon's Mines and She, he helped shape the modern adventure tale and inspired generations of writers.

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