Antoine et Cléopâtre by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Guizot, François, 1787-1874
Uniform Title Antony and Cleopatra. French
Title Antoine et Cléopâtre
Credits Paul Murray, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Antoine et Cléopâtre" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the early 17th century. The narrative focuses on the tumultuous relationship between Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony) and Cleopatra, exploring themes of love, power, and betrayal amidst the backdrop of Roman politics. As the main characters, their passionate but unstable connection drives the plot forward, set against the changing fortunes of both personal ambition and political intrigue. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the lavish life in Cleopatra’s court and the emotional turmoil of Mark Antony, who is torn between his duties in Rome and his love for the Egyptian queen. The opening scenes depict a dialogue that sets the tone for their relationship, revealing Antony's struggle with his feelings as he receives news from Rome. As Cleopatra grapples with her emotions and the implications of Antony's political decisions, tensions arise that foreshadow the conflicts to come. Here, Shakespeare invites readers into a world where love and ambition clash, establishing the stage for a tragic exploration of fate and human frailty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
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. 15942
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 29, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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