The Tragedie of Anthonie and Cleopatra the Tragedie of Anthonie and Cleopatra (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161479218)

The Tragedie of Anthonie and Cleopatra is a play written by William Shakespeare. It is a tragic love story between the Roman general Mark Antony and the Egyptian queen Cleopatra. The play is set in the late 1st century BC, during the Roman Empire's expansion into Egypt. The play explores the themes of love, power, betrayal, and loyalty. It depicts the passionate and tumultuous relationship between Antony and Cleopatra, who are both powerful leaders in their own right. The play also portrays the political intrigue and power struggles of the time, as Antony's loyalty to Cleopatra is tested by his obligations to Rome and his fellow generals.The play is divided into five acts and includes a large cast of characters, including Octavius Caesar, Pompey, and Enobarbus. It is known for its poetic language and vivid imagery, as well as its complex characters and themes. Overall, The Tragedie of Anthonie and Cleopatra is a classic Shakespearean tragedy that explores the complexities of love and power in a historical context.Alexas. Come, his Fortune, his Fortune. Oh let him mary a woman that cannot go, sweet Isis, I beseech thee, and let her dye too, and giue him a worse, and let worse follow worse, till the worst of all follow him laughing to his graue, fifty-fold a Cuckold. Good Isis heare me this Prayer, though thou denie me a matter of more waight: good Isis I beseech thee.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Shakespeare
ISBN-10: 116147921X
ISBN-13: 9781161479218
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 204
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d