Dec 4, 2008

Antony and Cleopatra | Antony and Cleopatra

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Author: William Shakespeare
First Published: 1623
Type of Work: Play
Type of Plot: Tragedy
Time of Work: c. 30
Setting: Egypt and parts of the Roman Empire
Genres: Drama, Tragedy
Subjects: Love or romance, Suicide, Kings, queens, or royalty, Egypt or Egyptians, Greek or Roman times, Civil wars, Nobility, Heads of state
Locales: Egypt, ancient, Roman Empire, Rome, ancient

Characters Discussed

Mark Antony, also called Marcus Antonius, the majestic ruin of a great general and political leader, a triumvir of Rome. Enthralled by Cleopatra, he sometimes seems about to desert her for her real and dangerous rival, Rome. He marries Caesar’s sister Octavia for political reasons but returns to Cleopatra. His greatness is shown as much by his effect on others as by his own actions. His cynical, realistic follower Enobarbus is deeply moved by him, his soldiers adore him even in defeat, his armor-bearer remains with him to the death, and even his enemy...

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Antony and Cleopatra | Antony and Cleopatra

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