Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
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
Most Recently Updated May 20, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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