The Marble Faun Chapter XIV - Cleopatra

In which Kenyon reveals his new statue of Cleopatra, a striking and historically accurate figure that embodies the queen’s fierce and passionate spirit, sparking a spirited discourse on the challenges and limitations of modern sculpture. Meanwhile, Miriam, burdened by a secret sorrow, struggles with the desire to confide in him, only to retreat into solitude, uncertain whether friendship can endure the weight of concealed grief.