All for Love; Or, The World Well Lost: A Tragedy: Play Guide and Free Edition

All for Love; Or, The World Well Lost: A Tragedy is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dryden, John (1631–1700).

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"All for Love; Or, The World Well Lost: A Tragedy" by John Dryden is a heroic drama written in 1677. Set in Alexandria, this blank verse tragedy focuses on the final hours of Marc Antony and Cleopatra's doomed relationship. As war looms and loyalties clash, Antony must choose between his passionate love for Egypt's queen and his duty to Rome, his wife Octavia, and his children. Misunderstandings, jealousy, and political intrigue spiral toward a devastating conclusion in this reimagining of Shakespeare's famous tale.

Book and edition facts

• Title: All for Love; Or, The World Well Lost: A Tragedy
• Author credits: Dryden, John (1631–1700)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Antonius, Marcus, 83 B.C.?-30 B.C. -- Drama
• Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C. -- Drama
• Egypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- Drama
• Generals -- Rome -- Drama
• Queens -- Egypt -- Drama
• Romans -- Egypt -- Drama
• Tragedies (Drama)

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• Category: British Literature
• Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
• Harvard Classics

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