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Jan 10, 2011 · Regarded by the Romans as " fatale monstrum " – a fatal omen – Cleopatra is one of the ancient world's most popular, though elusive figures. The Egyptian queen has been immortalized by numerous writers and filmmakers, most popularly by William Shakespeare in Antony and Cleopatra, and by Hollywood in Cleopatra (1963), starring Elizabeth ...
- Brian Haughton
Sep 9, 2020 · Aware of Antony’s love of spectacle – and of Rome’s interest in her riches – Cleopatra orchestrated an entrance into Tarsus designed to awe Antony and his cohorts.
Antony and Cleopatra is essentially a male-dominated play in which the character of Cleopatra takes significance as one of few female figures and definitely the only strong female character.
Jul 28, 2024 · Cleopatra (born 70/69 bce —died August 30 bce, Alexandria) was an Egyptian queen, famous in history and drama as the lover of Julius Caesar and later as the wife of Mark Antony.
- Joyce Tyldesley
- While queen of Egypt (51–30 BCE), Cleopatra actively influenced Roman politics at a crucial period and was especially known for her relationships w...
- When her father, Ptolemy XII, died in 51 BCE, Cleopatra and her brother, Ptolemy XIII, coruled until she was forced to flee, about 50 BCE. Aided by...
- Cleopatra was charismatic and intelligent, and she used both qualities to further Egypt's political aims. She was also ruthless, reportedly killing...
- With the arrival of the conquering Octavian (the future Roman emperor Augustus), Cleopatra’s husband, Mark Antony, committed suicide under the fals...
Jul 26, 2020 · Antony and Cleopatra is the definitive tragedy of passion, and in it the ironic and heroic themes, the day world of history and the night world of passion, expand into natural forces of cosmological proportions.
Nov 9, 2009 · Cleopatra VII ruled ancient Egypt as co‑regent for almost three decades. She is famed for her savvy political alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
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Sep 28, 2010 · Antony and Cleopatra are among history's most famous lovers. The story of their affair, their war, their defeat and, finally, their suicides has been told and retold for centuries.
