Cleopatra - in the Arts and Books
Cleopatra as she has been depicted in literature, sculpture, and more recently, in movies. Also reviews of books featuring Cleopatra of Egypt.
Pharaoh - Review
Irene Hahn reviews Pharaoh, the conclusion to the fictional biography of Cleopatra (Kleopatra), written by Karen Essex. Also see your Guide's review.
Irene Hahn reviews Pharaoh, the conclusion to the fictional biography of Cleopatra (Kleopatra), written by Karen Essex. Also see your Guide's review.
Kleopatra - Review
According to Karen Essex, when Cleopatra died, Octavian destroyed favorable histories of the pharaoh. This fictional biography looks at what the remarkable woman might have been like -- more intelligent and less femme fatale.
According to Karen Essex, when Cleopatra died, Octavian destroyed favorable histories of the pharaoh. This fictional biography looks at what the remarkable woman might have been like -- more intelligent and less femme fatale.
Cleopatra's Heir - Review
Irene Hahn reviews "Cleopatra's Heir," an alternative historical fiction by Gillian Bradshaw about the son of Caesar and Cleopatra -- Caesarion.
Irene Hahn reviews "Cleopatra's Heir," an alternative historical fiction by Gillian Bradshaw about the son of Caesar and Cleopatra -- Caesarion.
Cleopatra of Egypt: From History to Myth - Review
Eleven essays on the changing images of Cleopatra and a catalogue of artifacts from an internetional exhibit on Cleopatra and her world leave many unanswered questions.
Eleven essays on the changing images of Cleopatra and a catalogue of artifacts from an internetional exhibit on Cleopatra and her world leave many unanswered questions.
The Last Pharaoh
Cleopatra, the historical queen whose legend endures through countless stories, plays and movies.
Cleopatra, the historical queen whose legend endures through countless stories, plays and movies.
Cleopatra Top Picks
For real information on Cleopatra, check out these recommended Cleopatra titles.
For real information on Cleopatra, check out these recommended Cleopatra titles.
Cleopatra Images
About's Women's History Guide's resources on images of Cleopatra in art, literature and film.
About's Women's History Guide's resources on images of Cleopatra in art, literature and film.
Cleopatra in DVD or VHS
Cleopatra in movies, including Cecil B. DeMille's version, the Elizabeth Taylor - Richard Burton extravaganza, and a documentary approach to the woman usually seen as beautiful and glamorous, but who was probably more charming and intelligent.
Cleopatra in movies, including Cecil B. DeMille's version, the Elizabeth Taylor - Richard Burton extravaganza, and a documentary approach to the woman usually seen as beautiful and glamorous, but who was probably more charming and intelligent.
The Cleopatra Costume on Stage and in Film
C. David Claudon's interesting discussion of the various types of garments the real queen would have worn plus stage adaptations over the centuries.
C. David Claudon's interesting discussion of the various types of garments the real queen would have worn plus stage adaptations over the centuries.