Antony and Cleopatra

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Antony and Cleopatra

by William Shakespeare

EN·~2 hours·1 chapter

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1 total
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2:29:43

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The drama opens in the glittering courts of Egypt, where the charismatic ruler Cleopatra governs a realm alive with intrigue, luxury, and the ever‑present threat of Roman intervention. Her magnetic bond with the Roman general Mark Antony is both a personal enchantment and a political gamble, drawing the eyes of Caesar’s allies and the ambitions of distant generals. As soldiers march and messengers arrive bearing ominous news from Rome, the lovers find their affection tested by duty, jealousy, and the weight of empire.

Amid the sumptuous audience chambers and the bustle of military camps, Antony wrestles with loyalty to his Roman heritage while being pulled deeper into Cleopatra’s exotic world. Their dialogue crackles with devotion and uncertainty, hinting at the dangerous choices that lie ahead. Listeners will be drawn into a sweeping tapestry of love, honor, and the relentless clash between personal desire and the inexorable pull of power.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (143K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2000-07-01

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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