Antony And Cleopatra by William Shakespeare
"Antony and Cleopatra" is a tragic play that delves into the tumultuous romance between Mark Antony, one of the three rulers of the Roman Empire, and Cleopatra, the seductive queen of Egypt. As Antony becomes increasingly entangled in Cleopatra's allure, he neglects his duties in Rome and faces political and military backlash. The play explores themes of love, power, and betrayal, culminating in both Antony and Cleopatra's tragic downfalls, marked by miscommunication and tragic self-destruction, ultimately highlighting the destructive consequences of their passionate yet volatile love affair.
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- Published
- 1606
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 120-200
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Anthony And Cleopatra
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- 17th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)
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- All-Time Classics, According to Academics (The Commercial Appeal )
- Arts: The Critics' Century 1900-2000 (The Observer (Newspaper))
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- William Gass’ Fifty Literary Pillars (A Temple of Texts: Essays (Book))