Antony and Cleopatra

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Antony and Cleopatra

by William Shakespeare

EN·~2 hours·14 chapters

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THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE IS COPYRIGHT 1990-1993 BY WORLD LIBRARY, INC., AND IS PROVIDED BY PROJECT GUTENBERG ETEXT OF CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY WITH PERMISSION.

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DRAMATIS PERSONAE

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SCENE II. Alexandria. CLEOPATRA'S palace

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SCENE III. Alexandria. CLEOPATRA'S palace

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SCENE IV. Rome. CAESAR'S house

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SCENE V. Alexandria. CLEOPATRA'S palace

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ACT II. SCENE I. Messina. POMPEY'S house

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SCENE II. Rome. The house of LEPIDUS

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Description

A charismatic Roman commander and the legendary queen of Egypt meet amid a swirling tide of war and ambition. Their magnetic attraction ignites both desire and danger, drawing them into a world where personal devotion clashes with the demands of empire. As they pursue a passionate affair, each must navigate the expectations of their troops, their allies, and the unforgiving weight of history.

The drama unfolds against the glittering backdrop of Alexandria, where lavish celebrations mask the growing strain of military setbacks. Antony’s loyalty to Rome is tested by his love for Cleopatra, while the queen leverages her charm and political acumen to protect her throne. Their choices set off a chain of maneuvering generals, secret betrayals, and looming battles, leaving listeners to wonder whether love can survive the relentless pull of power.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (155K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1999-06-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

1564–1616

A playwright, poet, and actor from Stratford-upon-Avon, he created characters and lines that have stayed alive for more than four centuries. His stories of love, ambition, jealousy, power, and forgiveness still feel startlingly human.

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