Cymbeline by William Shakespeare
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Title | Cymbeline |
| Note | The First Folio, 1623 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbeline |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Summary | "Cymbeline" by William Shakespeare is a play written in the early 17th century, categorized as a romance or tragicomedy. The narrative unfolds in ancient Britain and revolves around the complexities of love, loyalty, and deceit, especially focusing on the characters of Imogen, the daughter of King Cymbeline, and her banished husband, Posthumus Leonatus. At the start of the play, two gentlemen discuss the royal family's turmoil surrounding the King's daughter, Imogen, who has secretly married Posthumus against her father's wishes. As tensions rise, Imogen is imprisoned by her jealous stepmother, while Posthumus faces banishment. The plot thickens with the entry of Cloten, a foolish suitor vying for Imogen's affection, and Iachimo, who schemes to undermine her honor. The opening portion sets the stage for a tale filled with romantic intrigue, mistaken identities, and the struggle for dignity, hinting at the trials the characters will face as they navigate a world of treachery and yearning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Drama |
| Subject | Married people -- Drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D. -- Drama |
| Subject | Britons -- Kings and rulers -- Drama |
| Subject | Tragicomedy |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1133 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 99 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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