
A young woman named Kleopatra lives in a modest German town, where her sharp wit and striking beauty set her apart from the ordinary lives surrounding her. She works as a seamstress, dreaming of a world beyond the narrow streets and the expectations of her family. When a charismatic traveler arrives, offering promises of adventure and artistic freedom, Kleopatra finds herself torn between duty and desire.
The story follows her delicate balancing act, exploring how ambition can both illuminate and endanger the heart. Through vivid dialogue and keen observation, the narrative captures the quiet tensions of a society in transition, while hinting at the timeless allure of the ancient queen whose name she bears. Listeners are drawn into Kleopatra’s inner world, feeling the pull of love, longing, and the courage it takes to step into an uncertain future.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (126K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2019-12-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1830–1914
A Nobel Prize-winning German writer, he became famous for elegant novellas, poems, and plays that helped shape literary life in 19th-century Munich. His work is often remembered for its polished style, psychological insight, and strong storytelling.
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