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Title: Antony and Cleopatra

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.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1796

Published: Jun 1, 1999

Downloads: 43

Language: English

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-09-20T02:37:30Z Antony and Cleopatra

This edition has images.

Title: Antony and Cleopatra

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.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1796

Published: Jun 1, 1999

Downloads: 43

Language: English

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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