The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra
Note Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Note The First Folio, 1623
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antony_and_Cleopatra
Summary "The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written in the late 16th century. This play explores the tumultuous relationship between the Roman general Mark Antony and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt, set against the backdrop of the power struggles of the Roman Republic and the shifting allegiances among its leaders. The opening of the play introduces key characters and sets the stage for the conflict between love and duty. Philo, a soldier, observes Antony's infatuation with Cleopatra, expressing disdain for the general's distracted state, indicative of a notable shift in his priorities from military to passion. As Cleopatra and Antony's dialogue reveals their love, we also see hints of political tension as news arrives from Rome, signaling that Antony’s responsibilities may soon pull him away from Cleopatra’s side. The atmosphere is charged with a mix of romantic intrigue and impending political confrontation, foreshadowing the tragic events that will unfold. (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
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EBook-No. 1130
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Most Recently Updated Nov 3, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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