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In the Classroom - Letters from Students
At first I began reading Kleopatra for more information about a report I'm currently working on for my World History class, but I ended up not being able to put it down and I anticipate volume two. I'd like to portray Kleopatra in an honest but dignified way for my oral report…I would like to share her story in a compelling way and hopefully move my class with her story in the way that I was moved. Thank you very much for your time, consideration and brilliant novel.
Alexandra Lopez
10th grade
Hollywood FL
When I first scrolled down the list of books that we
were going to be reading for our class "Women of
Power," I was shocked to find a whole novel devoted to
Kleopatra. My understanding of ancient Egypt was dry,
dull and intangible and the only thing I knew of
Kleopatra was from movies, where she is depicted as
weak, seductive, and meant only to be beautiful.
Instead, as I began to read the pages of Kleopatra, I
was immersed into a world where ancient Egypt was full
of drama, deceit, and a woman that gracefully and
independently ruled a nation despite all societal and
cultural expectations. Within our class we dissected
Kleopatra through lively class discussions, analyzed
her power in papers, and experienced the rich culture,
food, makeup, and religion of ancient Egypt through
presentations. At the end of studying Kleopatra, I
felt like I had gotten to know a woman in history.
She was no longer some mysterious woman from long ago, she was the powerful, intelligent, undaunted woman who made mistakes, had
lovers, doubted herself, remembers her childhood, and
oh yes, ruled ancient Egypt.
Meghan Bean-Smith
UNCA
I was assigned to read Kleopatra for a class I am taking about Cleopatra through history. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and not only am I going to recommend it to my classmates, but I am anxious to read volume two. Thank you for such a stunning portrayal of Cleopatra's life.
Frances Maston
Randolph-Macon College
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