| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Title |
Cymbeline
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbeline
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1538
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Summary |
"Cymbeline" by William Shakespeare is a play written during the early 17th century, likely around the time of the Renaissance. The narrative is centered on the themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the complications of royal lineage, particularly focusing on the character of Imogen, the daughter of Cymbeline, who is entangled in intense personal and political strife. The opening of "Cymbeline" introduces a tumultuous royal court filled with political intrigue and personal conflicts. Two gentlemen discuss the discontent within the kingdom due to Imogen's secret marriage to Posthumus, a banished nobleman. Their conversation reveals the emotional turmoil surrounding royal match-making and highlights the overarching tension between personal desires and political duty. Imogen is depicted grappling with her father's wrath and the complexities of her love for Posthumus, while the Queen and other characters reveal their own motives amidst the unfolding drama. This scene sets the stage for the ensuing conflicts that will challenge the characters’ loyalties and identities throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fathers and daughters -- Drama
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| Subject |
Married people -- Drama
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D. -- Drama
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| Subject |
Britons -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
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| Subject |
Tragicomedy
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2269 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 21, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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