Antony and Cleopatra

Antony and Cleopatra

The Signet Classics edition of the tragedy that features one of Shakespeare's greatest female characters.

A magnificent drama of passion and war, this riveting play presents the complicated relationship between the seductive, cunning Egyptian queen Cleopatra and the Roman leader Mark Antony, a man torn between an empire and love.

This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:

â€¢ An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
â€¢Â A special introduction to the play by the editor, Sylvan Barnet
â€¢ A selection from Plutarch's Lives of Noble Grecians and Romans, the source from which Shakespeare derived Antony and Cleopatra
â€¢ Dramatic criticism from Samuel Johnson, A. C. Bradley, John F. Danby, and others
â€¢ A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
â€¢ Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
â€¢ And more...

From the Paperback edition.
Country USA
Manufacturer Signet
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 1999-09-01
Format Kindle eBook

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