Description
In this timeless tragedy, Shakespeare dramatizes one of history's most pivotal moments—the founding of the Roman Empire—through the intertwined fates of three powerful figures vying for control. Mark Antony, Rome's greatest military leader, finds himself caught between his political ambitions and his passionate love for the wealthy Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, while the calculating Octavius Caesar methodically consolidates power by manipulating allies and eliminating rivals. As Caesar's political machinations intensify, Antony and Cleopatra's affair becomes both their greatest joy and their ultimate undoing, offering a profound meditation on love, ambition, and the cost of empire. Shakespeare refuses to romanticize their relationship, instead presenting a complex portrait of desire, betrayal, and the collision between personal passion and political necessity. This Folger Shakespeare Library edition provides freshly edited text, detailed annotations, and scholarly insights to illuminate one of literature's most enduring explorations of love and power.
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paperback
Simon & Schuster
Published Jan 1, 2005
ISBN: 9780743482851
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Details
First Published
1623
Language
en
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare.