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Asterix: Asterix and Cleopatra

Album 6
By Rene Goscinny
Series: Asterix
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Asterix: Asterix and Cleopatra by René Goscinny is a delightful adventure where Asterix and his friends assist Edifis, an architect, in constructing a magnificent palace for Cleopatra. Their efforts face challenges, including sabotage by rival architect Artifis, and the looming deadline imposed by Julius Caesar. With concoctions from the famous magic potion to strengthen them, Asterix, Obelix, and their companions embark on an amusing journey filled with clever antics and extraordinary feats.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate a blend of humour and adventure set in ancient times. This story is full of playful wit, clever wordplay, and vibrant illustrations that bring historical figures to life in an amusing way. It’s perfect for young readers fascinated by tales of clever problem-solving and action-packed exploits.

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Asterix: Asterix and Cleopatra

The sixth album chronicling the adventures of Asterix and friends.

Asterix is the highest-selling book series in the world. Worldwide sales now exceed 320,000,000, outstripping even J K Rowling. Asterix has been translated into 107 languages and dialects. 11,000 web sites devoted to Asterix. Combined UK sales of the last 5 books - 2.2 million copies.

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Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts – for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders.

Asterix: Asterix and Cleopatra is an adventure where Getafix, Obelix, Dogmatix, and Asterix visit Egypt to help an architect build a palace for Caesar. During their journey, they become entranced by the Sphinx, the pyramids, and Cleopatra's nose.

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Asterix and Cleopatra by René Goscinny is renowned for its masterful artistry, ingenious wordplay, and rich layers of satire, presenting a sophisticated narrative that appeals across ages. The English translation is celebrated for maintaining the original charm and wit, showcasing the translators' skill in preserving the essence of the source material.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752866062

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 April 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Illustration: 48

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
  • Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
  • Illustrated by Albert Uderzo

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 452g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Rene Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926, and spent most of his childhood in Argentina, before eventually moving to Paris in 1951. He died in 1977. Albert Uderzo was born in 1927 in a small village in Marne, France. He met Rene Goscinny in 1951 and on 29 October 1959 their most famous creation, Asterix, made his first appearance on page 20 of Pilote. Asterix the Gaul, their first album, was published in 1961 and there have now been 33 Asterix albums. Albert Uderzo was born in 1927 in a small village in Marne, France. He met Rene Goscinny in 1951 and on 29 October 1959 their most famous creation, Asterix, made his first appearance on page 20 of Pilote. Asterix the Gaul, their first album, was published in 1961 and there have now been 33 Asterix albums.

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