Anthony and Cleopatra /
Shakespeare, William,
Anthony and Cleopatra / William Shakespeare. - 220 pages ; 20 cm.
Act I. Alexandria. A room in Cleopatra's palace ; Alexandria. Another room in Cleopatra's palace ; Alexandria. A room in Cleopatra's palace ; Rome. An apartment in Caesar's house ; Alexandria. A room in the palace -- Act II. Messina. A room in Pompey's house ; Rome. A room in the house of Lepidus ; Rome. A room in Caesar's house ; Rome. A street ; Alexandria. A room in the palace ; Near Misenum ; On board Pompey's galley, lying near Misenum -- Act III. A plain in Syria ; Rome. An ante-chamber in Caesar's house ; Alexandria. A room in the palace ; Athens. A room in Anthony's house ; Athens. Another room in Anthony's house ; Rome. A room in Caesar's house ; Anthony's camp near the promontory of Actium ; A plain near Actium ; Another part of the plain ; Alexandria. A room in the palace -- Caesar's camp in Egypt -- Alexandria. A room in the palace -- Act IV. Caesar's camp at Alexandria ; Alexandria. A room in the palace ; Alexandria. Before the palace ; Alexandria. A room in the palace ; Anthony's camp near Alexandria ; Alexandria. Caesar's camp ; Filed of battle between the camps ; Under the walls of Alexandria ; Caesar's camp ; Ground between the two camps ; Another part of the ground ; Another part of the ground ; Alexandria. A room in the palace ; Alexandria. Another room ; Alexandria. A monument -- Act V. Caesar's camp before Alexandria ; Alexandria. A room in the monument.
"Set against the backdrop of political intrigue and power struggles in ancient Rome and Egypt, the play explores the conflict between personal desires and political duties. Mark Antony, a triumvir of Rome is in love with the Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra. Torn between his passionate love for her and his obligations to Rome, Antony faces a series of difficult choices that ultimately lead to his downfall. Cleopatra, a charismatic and cunning ruler, navigates the complexities of her relationship with Antony while maintaining her sovereignty over Egypt. Shakespeare masterfully captures the intensity of their emotions and the grandeur of their world, creating a timeless exploration of human passion and the consequences of power. Regarded as a classic due to its rich characterisation, poetic language, and profound insights into human nature, Antony and Cleopatra continues to captivate audiences with its dramatic intensity and exploration of timeless themes"-- Back cover.
9788131973561
Antonius, Marcus, 83 B.C.?-30 B.C. --Drama.
Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C. --Drama.
Rome--Drama.--Civil War, 43-31 B.C.--History
Egypt--Drama.--332-30 B.C.--History
Tragedies.
Drama.
PR2802 / .S53 2024
822.33 / Sh152a
Anthony and Cleopatra / William Shakespeare. - 220 pages ; 20 cm.
Act I. Alexandria. A room in Cleopatra's palace ; Alexandria. Another room in Cleopatra's palace ; Alexandria. A room in Cleopatra's palace ; Rome. An apartment in Caesar's house ; Alexandria. A room in the palace -- Act II. Messina. A room in Pompey's house ; Rome. A room in the house of Lepidus ; Rome. A room in Caesar's house ; Rome. A street ; Alexandria. A room in the palace ; Near Misenum ; On board Pompey's galley, lying near Misenum -- Act III. A plain in Syria ; Rome. An ante-chamber in Caesar's house ; Alexandria. A room in the palace ; Athens. A room in Anthony's house ; Athens. Another room in Anthony's house ; Rome. A room in Caesar's house ; Anthony's camp near the promontory of Actium ; A plain near Actium ; Another part of the plain ; Alexandria. A room in the palace -- Caesar's camp in Egypt -- Alexandria. A room in the palace -- Act IV. Caesar's camp at Alexandria ; Alexandria. A room in the palace ; Alexandria. Before the palace ; Alexandria. A room in the palace ; Anthony's camp near Alexandria ; Alexandria. Caesar's camp ; Filed of battle between the camps ; Under the walls of Alexandria ; Caesar's camp ; Ground between the two camps ; Another part of the ground ; Another part of the ground ; Alexandria. A room in the palace ; Alexandria. Another room ; Alexandria. A monument -- Act V. Caesar's camp before Alexandria ; Alexandria. A room in the monument.
"Set against the backdrop of political intrigue and power struggles in ancient Rome and Egypt, the play explores the conflict between personal desires and political duties. Mark Antony, a triumvir of Rome is in love with the Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra. Torn between his passionate love for her and his obligations to Rome, Antony faces a series of difficult choices that ultimately lead to his downfall. Cleopatra, a charismatic and cunning ruler, navigates the complexities of her relationship with Antony while maintaining her sovereignty over Egypt. Shakespeare masterfully captures the intensity of their emotions and the grandeur of their world, creating a timeless exploration of human passion and the consequences of power. Regarded as a classic due to its rich characterisation, poetic language, and profound insights into human nature, Antony and Cleopatra continues to captivate audiences with its dramatic intensity and exploration of timeless themes"-- Back cover.
9788131973561
Antonius, Marcus, 83 B.C.?-30 B.C. --Drama.
Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C. --Drama.
Rome--Drama.--Civil War, 43-31 B.C.--History
Egypt--Drama.--332-30 B.C.--History
Tragedies.
Drama.
PR2802 / .S53 2024
822.33 / Sh152a