ARGONAUT BOOKS

A feminist reinterpretation of the myths surrounding Cleopatra casts new light on the Egyptian queen and her legacy Reviews "Francine Prose offers a feminist reinterpretation of the life of the Egyptian queen. Her chapter 'Cleopatra on Film' features biting observations."-Martin Chilton, Independent, "Books of the Month""What distinguishes this book from [previous biographies] is the author's efficient and persuasive writing style. Prose's prose is, predictably, beautiful. The urban Mediterranean, which forms the background for much of the narrative, is compellingly describe...Read More