All for Love; Or, The World Well Lost: A Tragedy

"All for Love; Or, The World Well Lost: A Tragedy" by John Dryden unfolds as a heartbreaking tale of forbidden love and political strife in ancient times. The drama centers around Mark Antony and Cleopatra, whose passionate affair clashes with Antony's Roman responsibilities, leading to devastating consequences. The play throws the audience into a world of despair, and weighty decisions as wise men discuss bad omens surrounding Antony's fate, highlighting the dangers of his love for Cleopatra. Antony, a once mighty leader, is now a man conflicted, grappling with his past and the looming threat of Caesar, setting the stage for a tragic downfall fueled by divided loyalties and consuming desire.