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Antony and Cleopatra: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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A magnificent drama of love and war, this riveting tragedy presents one of Shakespeare's greatest female characters--the seductive, cunning Egyptian queen Cleopatra. The Roman leader Mark Antony, a virtual prisoner of his passion for her, is a man torn between pleasure and virtue, between sensual indolence and duty . . . between an empire and love. Bold, rich, and splendid in its setting and emotions, Antony And Cleopatra ranks among Shakespeare's supreme achievements.From the Paperback edition.and the narrator vinay has explained what the intension in the relationship between antony and cleopatra

Quick facts about Antony and Cleopatra

  • Title: Antony and Cleopatra
  • Author: William Shakespeare
  • First published: 1734
  • Genre: antonius, marcus,, antonius, marcus, 83?-30 b.c., bibliography
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL362695W

Where to read Antony and Cleopatra

Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Antony and Cleopatra about?

A magnificent drama of love and war, this riveting tragedy presents one of Shakespeare's greatest female characters--the seductive, cunning Egyptian queen Cleopatra.

Who wrote Antony and Cleopatra?

Antony and Cleopatra was written by William Shakespeare.

When was Antony and Cleopatra published?

Antony and Cleopatra was first published in 1734.

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