'Book review: 'Cleopatra' by Stacy Schiff'. 'Stacy Schiff's 'Cleopatra: A Life' separates myth from reality'. 'The Woman Who Had the World Enthralled'. ^ a b Michiko Kakutani (1 November 2010).^ a b Katha Pollitt (18 November 2010).'How History And Hollywood Got 'Cleopatra' Wrong'. The book was later optioned as a film by Sony Pictures with producers Amy Pascal and Scott Rudin attached as producers and at various stages of development was reported to have cast Angelina Jolie and Gal Gadot in the lead role as Cleopatra. Overall, the book was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. In terms of commercial success, 'Cleopatra: A Life' was also a bestseller, spending several months on the New York Times Best Seller list. Michael Korda, writing for the Daily Beast, called Cleopatra 'a masterpiece.' The book also won several awards, including the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography in 2011. Many critics praised Schiff's meticulous research and vivid portrayal of Cleopatra's life and times. It received positive reviews from a number of notable publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. The book was generally well-received by critics upon its publication in 2010. By the end of the book, readers gain a deeper understanding of Cleopatra's life and legacy, as well as the cultural and political context in which she lived. Throughout the book, Schiff challenges the common misconceptions about Cleopatra as a seductress and manipulator, instead portraying her as a politically astute leader who was deeply invested in the welfare of her people. The book also delves into Cleopatra's education, her role as a mother, and her cultural and religious beliefs. She explores Cleopatra's relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, as well as her dealings with the Roman Empire and other powerful figures of the era. Schiff draws on historical sources and archaeological evidence to paint a detailed and vivid picture of Cleopatra's life and times.

The book aims to separate fact from fiction and shed light on the woman behind the myths and legends that have surrounded her for centuries. Overview Ĭleopatra: A Life is a biography of Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt, who ruled from 51 to 30 BC. A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America (2005)Ĭleopatra: A Life is a book written by biographer Stacy Schiff, first published by Little Brown in 2010.

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