VMFA Book Club: Cleopatra: A Life January 19, 2012

Location: Conference Suite, Level 1
With: Background lecture by Dr. Peter Schertz, Jack and Mary Ann Frable Curator of Ancient Art; Book Discussion led by Lee Viverette, Director of Library, Museum and Statewide Resources and Rare Book Librarian
Open To: Adults
Cost: $8 (VMFA members $5)
Description: Delve into this biography of one of the most famous women of all time. Which stories are true and which are the result of “bad press” from Roman historians? This expertly researched biography by Pulitzer-prize winning author Stacy Schiff provides fascinating accounts of the life and times of Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, Mark Antony — and asks intriguing new questions about these legendary figures of the ancient world. CancellationsTickets are non refundable unless VMFA cancels a program.

Official Website: http://vmfa.museum/Calendar_and_Events/Talks/VMFA_Book_Club___Cleopatra__A_Life.aspx