Antony and Cleopatra
Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare, published by Penguin Books in 2015, is a classic work that explores the tumultuous relationship between the Roman general Mark Antony and the Egyptian queen Cleopatra. This edition, comprising 336 pages, presents the play’s intricate themes of love, duty, and political intrigue through Shakespeare’s renowned poetic language. The narrative unfolds as Antony, a battle-hardened soldier, grapples with his deep passion for Cleopatra while facing the pressures of his political responsibilities.
Readers will find a tragic drama that delves into the complexities of desire and power, highlighting the devastating consequences of the lovers’ choices. The play is characterized by its exploration of the conflict between personal passion and public duty, set against a backdrop of historical events. This UK edition is edited by Emrys Jones and features an introduction by René Weis, providing additional context for understanding Shakespeare’s imaginative achievements in this timeless work.
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‘Shakespeare’s play is death-haunted from the start, and its self-glorifying lovers exist in a dream of passion’ Guardian
A battle-hardened soldier, Antony is one of the three leaders of the Roman world. But he is also a man in the grip of an all-consuming passion for the tempestuous and alluring queen of Egypt, Cleopatra. And when their life of pleasure together is threatened by encroaching politics, the conflict between love and duty has devastating consequences. A tragic drama of love and loss, sex and power, told in language of poetic sublimity, Antony and Cleopatra is one of Shakespeare’s supreme imaginative achievements.
Used and Recommended by the National Theatre
General Editor Stanley Wells
Edited by Emrys Jones
Introduction by René Weis
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