Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare
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Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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Title | Antony and Cleopatra |
Note | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
Note | There are improved editions of this title. See eBook #100 (the Complete Shakespeare) as well as #1534 (this specific play). |
Summary | "Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare is a renowned tragedy written during the late 16th century. This play delves deeply into the themes of love, power, and betrayal, centered around the complex love affair between Mark Antony, a Roman general, and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt. The narrative explores their tumultuous relationship against a backdrop of political strife and the impending fall of both characters. The opening of "Antony and Cleopatra" introduces us to the players in this tragic tale, beginning with the conversation between Demetrius and Philo, who discuss Antony's infatuation with Cleopatra, marking a significant change in his character from a great military leader to someone engrossed in romantic excess. As Antony and Cleopatra meet, their flirtation and passionate declarations illustrate their powerful attraction to one another, while also hinting at the complications arising from Antony's marriage to Fulvia and impending duties from Octavius Caesar. We see Cleopatra's character blossom in her witty exchanges, revealing her intelligence and intricate emotional landscape, setting the stage for the tragic outcomes influenced by their actions and decisions throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
Subject | Generals -- Rome -- Drama |
Subject | Queens -- Egypt -- Drama |
Subject | Antonius, Marcus, 83 B.C.?-30 B.C. -- Drama |
Subject | Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C. -- Drama |
Subject | Tragedies |
Subject | Romans -- Egypt -- Drama |
Subject | Egypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- Drama |
Subject | Rome -- History -- Civil War, 43-31 B.C. -- Drama |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 1796 |
Release Date | Jun 1, 1999 |
Most Recently Updated | May 20, 2019 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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