Books about cleopatra fiction and nonfiction 56 books goodreads. Historical fictionistas recommendations cleopatra showing 123. Published on april 15, 1997, it landed on the new york times best seller list for fiction. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.
Michelangelo, tiepolo, and elizabeth taylor put a face to her name. Leonor varela plays cleopatra, the egyptian monarch who uses her wisdom, charm, ruthlessness, and seductive powers to work her way into the heart and bed of roman leader julius caesar timothy dalton. I was inspired by dokimaster45s book repeated and lester a. The portrayal of cleopatra in historical fiction the mad. Discover the best humorous fantasy in best sellers. This book is an absolute delight, as i suspected when i saw that author mark lawrence had called it one of his favorite books of all time. Original books for free download, in pdf versions or read online, great kids stories for entertainment, new author promotion, and improved literacy. Simon winchester predicted it will become a classic. Show the elements that make this story fantasyscience fiction.
Haunting characters of hermachis, cleopatra, charmion, mark antony, terrific. Brutus clapped his hands twice and immediately two scantily clad slave girls entered, each carrying a bucket. Book description sir henry rider haggard, kbe 22 june 1856 14 may 1925 was an english writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly africa, and a founder of the lost world literary genre. The memoirs of cleopatra is a 1997 historical fiction novel written by american author margaret george, detailing the purported life of cleopatra vii, queen of egypt. See more ideas about fantasy book covers, sci fi books and sci fi. Or, remembering that i limited this list to only one book per author and only one book per series, if you think another selection from that author or series is a better choice, let us know. She was just sitting in her room one day, reading a book on ghost stories and suddenly a portal to hell opened in her closet and dumped six demon out of it. Daughter of the nile classic history book 4 kindle edition by falconer, colin.
The epic saga of the queen of egypt gets yet another retelling in cleopatra, a fourhour, twopart spectacular produced for television. The discworld is, of course, a flat disc being carried on the back of a. First, we have to take a look at the basics of her life. The arrangement the witches of cleopatra hill book 10 by christine pope 4. Told in cleopatra s own voice, the memoirs of cleopatra.
While this book roughly follows the shakespearean story of antony and cleopatra and can be regarded as a historical. I first had the idea when a friend of mine bought me inkheart by cornelia funk then after that series i began reading other middle grade fantasy books like fablehaven by brandon mull the chronicle of narnia by c. We equate it with more pages than the average book, more books than the average series. Dec 03, 2015 terry pratchett is the master of the fantasy humor genre, so its hard to go wrong with any book from his discworld series. Cleopatra vii ruled ancient egypt as coregent for almost three decades. Cleopatras daughter by michelle moran, the memoirs of cleopatra by margaret george, cleopatra vii. Antony and cleopatra were defeated by octavian and had to retreat to egypt. The story of their affair, their war, their defeat and, finally, their suicides has been told and retold for centuries. Biographers have a hard time separating fact from fiction because cleopatra became a legend even during her own lifetime. Anything from adams to zelazny that helps us become well read in. Premade book covers premade fiction, fantasy book covers. When cw isnt reading, you will probably find her drawing wholesome and heartfelt art or taking photos of her five chickens.
The marriage of marc antony and cleopatra is one of the greatest love stories of all time, a tale of unbridled passion with earthshaking political consequences. There are more characters, more maps, more names and more dates. Forget the thick bangs and pageboy, the dazzling beauty. Cleopatra by franc roddam franc roddam, leonor varela. Pages in category 1970s fantasy novels the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. If a book can leave its imprint on your mind, your thoughts, your being, this is it. The memoirs of cleopatra by margaret george is the best novel on the. Book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use context.
We all know the story of cleopatra, a story weve probably been told from novels andor movies. If not in an omnibus or boxed set, please only vote for the first book in the series. I was a powerful and courageous leader, and i passionately loved my people. Cleopatra appeared on the the new york timess top ten books of. The daughter of ptolemy xii, she was married at the age of 17 as was the family custom to her younger brother ptolemy xiii, and the two inherited the crown in 51 bc the force and character. Completely researched and writen out in an enticing form. The book injects the egyptian queen with a complexity and humanity that has long since been forgotten.
Bestselling novelist margaret george brings to life the. The witches of cleopatra hill has 19 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The banquet of cleopatra, by giovanni battista tiepolo, 1744, national gallery of victoria, melbourne the banquet of cleopatra was a frequently used subject in art, mainly of the baroque period. If theres a title you think absolutely belongs on a list of top fantasy books, feel free to mention it in the comments. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. She was also the last ruler of the ptolemaic kingdom of egypt. In a masterly return to the classical sources, stacy schiff boldly separates fact from fiction to rescue the magnetic queen whose death ushered. Being an account of the fall and vengeance of harmachis. As the last pharaoh of ancient egypt, i ruled alone without the help of my husband.
If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel. Cleopatra, queen of egypt, was also a scholar, murderer, lover of julius caesar and mark antony and one of the most remarkable women in history. She loves middle grade and young adult diverse literature, and you can find all her thoughts about them in her fantasythemed book blog, the quiet pond. Cleopatra is portrayed as no great beauty, but rather an inept politician who helps ruin antonys cause by publicly meddling in affairs of state, and antony is, for much of the book, far more in love with cleopatra. Cleopatra selene, her twin brother, alexander, and their young brother ptolemy suffer the loss of their parents, cleopatra and marc antony, when romans invade egypt. Bloom fell in love with actress janet suzmans portrayal of cleopatra in 1974, and her image lingers with him still. This book differs greatly from shakespeares treatment of these events. Download 3,891 fantasy book cover stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. The new yorker termed the book a work of literature. Apr 4, 2015 images of cleopatra, as the beautiful woman who captivated the hearts of two of the most powerful men in ancient rome julius caesar, and marc anthony see more ideas about cleopatra, the real cleopatra and ancient rome. Antony and cleopatra are among historys most famous lovers. I have read many books on cleopatra, and so far this is the best one.
Buy a cheap copy of the memoirs of cleopatra book by margaret george. Fantasy literature may be directed at both children and adults. See more ideas about fantasy book covers, fantasy and cover art. We are a club devoted to the fantasy genre and based on. Cleopatra and marc antony combined their armies in order to fight octavian. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.
Maria dahvana headley is the author of several fantasy novels for young adults as well as adults. This is a list of books nonfiction, and fiction, about egypts last macedonian queen. In a masterly return to the classical sources, stacy schiff here boldly separates fact from fiction to rescue the magnetic queen whose death ushered in a new world order. Along the way, cleopatra s supple personality and the drama of her circumstances have been lost. Five books on writing fantasy, compared mythcreants. Download free ebooks of classic literature, books and novels at foulabook. A high school romance story that involves royal shapeshifters fighting for anothers heart. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. His work with bookfly and his experience as an audiobook cover designer have given him the opportunity to create hundreds of covers across a wide range of genres and authors.
Create a dioramadesign an alternate book jacketcraft a movie postercreate the frontpage of a newspaper with headlines about the bookmake a powerpoint presentation. Bestselling novelist margaret george brings to life the glittering kingdom of cleopatra, queen of the nile, in this lush, sweeping, and richly detailed saga. I had no idea she was so intelligent and could speak several languages. Margaret george, new york times bestselling author of the memoirs of cleopatra michelle moran has already made ancient egypt her own fictional domain.
Fantasy book cover stock photos download 3,891 royalty free. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. I have been too long away from non fiction so this book was a slow and difficult read for me. How history and hollywood got cleopatra wrong the egyptian queen is most often remembered as a beautiful seductress. And her premade covers rival any custom covers out there, period. Queen cleopatra in 2020 cleopatra, ace books, pulp fiction. A galaxywolf53s book werewolf love, so you should read their amazing books as well. Ive found scanning my own books without the print not as sharp but definitely larger. The books goodreads page provides the following description. Vote for your favorite fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies. Science fiction, fantasy, and paranormal book cover designs. He was also involved in agricultural reform around the british empire. The lost tomb of cleopatra brook burlington book 1. Of the many books on writing, almost all are for a mainstream audience.
The extraordinary daughter of cleopatra and mark antony seeks to reclaim her birthright in the first novel of an epic historical fiction trilogy from the new york. There are movies, plays, songs and of course books about her life, but im only focusing on one of these mediums. The silvered serpents is the second book in roshani chokshis gilded wolves series. Popular books in adventure, romance, fiction and literature, history. Cleopatra s daughter is one of the best books i have read for a long time. Severin and his team members might have successfully thwarted the fallen house, but victory came at a terrible cost. The memoirs of cleopatra is one of the rare novels that must never be missed. Great prices, fast turnaround, and one on one collaboration are just the start of the fantastic customer service you get with fantasy book design. After reading this novel, you can see why she is known as queen of historical fiction. Please do not add science fiction or supernaturalromance series. Margaret george has a talent for making ancient egypt come alive. No expense was spared for costumes back in the days when the movie cleopatra.
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I must have read it a dozen times, perhaps, read it a dozen more. Being an account of the fall and vengeance of harmachis is a novel written by the. Death the death of cleopatra is shrouded with mystery and. The first girl dipped a piece of felt into a white sticky substance. If a book can leave you agonized of sorts, this is it. Fantasy stories can suggest universal truths through the use of magic. A life, begin by banishing the myths, the kudzu of history that grows in the absence of facts. I like when i can get a good size book cover, with the title plus the full picture without the printing all over it. We read characterled fantasy novels for grownups at the more literate end of fantasy spectrum.
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Daughter of the nile, says, as a kid studying world history in fifth grade, my image of cleopatra was that she wore beautiful clothes and jewels and probably spent her days floating down the river on a fancy boat. Ursula le guin has written that fantasy is true, of course. Cleopatra s pleasure a fantasy erotic sex story for women in which the egyptian queen is serviced by her sex slaves, still longing for antony. Bestselling novelist margaret george brings to life the glittering kingdom of cleopatra, queen of the nile, in this luch, sweeping, and richly detailed saga. Best fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies 1505 books. She is famed for her savvy political alliances with julius caesar and mark antony. Fantasy works can provide a fresh perspective on the real world. The lost tomb of cleopatra brook burlington book 1 kindle edition by osbourne, jt. Senlin ascends is technically a fantasy book, though it occupies more of a muddy middle ground between fantasy, scifi and even a little magical realism. Cleopatra was of course part greek, but it must also be noted that the suggestion she was part african is not based on wishful fantasy alone but on the fact. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the lost tomb of cleopatra brook burlington book. Buy a cheap copy of antony and cleopatra book by colleen mccullough. The witches of cleopatra hillseries overdrive rakuten. This magazine was issued in variant editions with different grades of paper, one on pulp paper and the other on book paper.
Thats no way to act, cleo, if you dont want to talk, then well get right down to the business. Cleopatra, fiction books, esl, nonfiction, scooby doo, films, fictional characters, non fiction, 2016 movies. Cleopatra was a beautiful seductress who loved and manipulated two great men, julius caesar and mark antony. Rise to power cleopatra gained power when she was 18 years of age. Feb 14, 2018 the siren is the ultimate male fantasy figure because she offers a total release from the limitations of his life.
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