Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare
"Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy first performed around 1607. The play follows the passionate relationship between Roman triumvir Mark Antony and Egypt's Queen Cleopatra, set against the backdrop of political turmoil and war. As Antony neglects his duties for love, tensions rise with fellow triumvir Octavius Caesar. The drama shifts between sensual Alexandria and austere Rome, chronicling a romance that challenges loyalty, honor, and power, ultimately leading toward
the War of Actium and its devastating consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | Antony and Cleopatra |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antony_and_Cleopatra |
| Note | There are improved editions of this title. See eBook #100 (the Complete Shakespeare) as well as #1534 (this specific play). |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| 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 (Drama) |
| 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. |
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