"Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy that tells the story of two powerful figures caught between love and duty. The play kicks off with observers noting how Antony, a celebrated Roman general, is now consumed by his love for Cleopatra, the captivating Queen of Egypt. Their intense affair unfolds amidst political tensions and betrayals, setting them on a collision course with Rome and Antony's obligations there. Cleopatra is portrayed as a clever and complex woman. The play explores how their personal desires clash with the demands of leadership and the consequences that arise from their choices which ultimately push them toward their tragic destinies.
Antony and Cleopatra
By William Shakespeare
A Roman general and an Egyptian queen risk everything for a love that could topple empires.
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About the AuthorWilliam Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
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