Cleopatra

Overview

Historical novel, first published in 1889. According to the author's note: "The history of the ruin of Antony and Cleopatra must have struck many students of the records of their age as one of the most inexplicable of tragic tales. What malign influence and secret hates were at work, continually sapping their prosperity and blinding their judgment? Why did Cleopatra fly at Actium, and why did Antony follow her, leaving his fleet and army to destruction? An attempt is made in this romance to suggest a possible answer to these and some other questions." According to Wikipedia: "Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856 - 1925), was a prolific writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa. He was also involved in agricultural reform around the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature, continue to be popular and influential to this day."

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Bio of H Rider Haggard

Haggard, Henry Rider (1856 AD - 1925 AD) Prolific English author, colonial administrator and agriculturist, who published colorful novels set in the unknown regions and lost kingdoms of Africa, or some other corners of the world. Haggard's best-known work is the romantic adventure tale King Solomon's Mines (1885), which was an immediate success. The tale was inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's famous Treasure Island. In addition to writing more than 40 novels, Haggard also served as an adviser to the British government on agriculture. His other works include: She (1887), Allan Quatermain (1887), Nada the Lily (1892), Queen Sheba's Ring (1910), Marie (1912) and The Ivory Child (1916).

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Imprint

B&R Samizdat Express

Filesize

537.43 KB

Number of Pages

308

eBook ISBN

9781102006817