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Title: Antony and Cleopatra
Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #100
Summary: "Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play thought to have been written in the late 16th century. The play explores the tumultuous relationship between the Roman general Mark Antony and the Egyptian queen Cleopatra, highlighting themes of love, ambition, and power struggles amidst political tensions. The opening of the play establishes the dynamic between Antony and Cleopatra, showcasing the tension between Antony’s duties to Rome and his passionate love for Cleopatra. As Antony arrives in Egypt, he is greeted by his companions who express their concern over his infatuation with Cleopatra, noting that he has become less focused on military matters. In this section, Cleopatra displays her controlling nature and jealousy over Antony’s obligations, grappling with the news of his ties to his deceased wife, Fulvia. This initial part sets the stage for the conflicts to come, as Antony is caught between his love for Cleopatra and his responsibilities to the Roman Empire, a struggle that underscores the tragic fate awaiting them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
EBook No.: 2268
Published: Jul 1, 2000
Downloads: 83
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.
This edition has images.
Title: Antony and Cleopatra
Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #100
Summary: "Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play thought to have been written in the late 16th century. The play explores the tumultuous relationship between the Roman general Mark Antony and the Egyptian queen Cleopatra, highlighting themes of love, ambition, and power struggles amidst political tensions. The opening of the play establishes the dynamic between Antony and Cleopatra, showcasing the tension between Antony’s duties to Rome and his passionate love for Cleopatra. As Antony arrives in Egypt, he is greeted by his companions who express their concern over his infatuation with Cleopatra, noting that he has become less focused on military matters. In this section, Cleopatra displays her controlling nature and jealousy over Antony’s obligations, grappling with the news of his ties to his deceased wife, Fulvia. This initial part sets the stage for the conflicts to come, as Antony is caught between his love for Cleopatra and his responsibilities to the Roman Empire, a struggle that underscores the tragic fate awaiting them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
EBook No.: 2268
Published: Jul 1, 2000
Downloads: 83
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.