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Antony and Cleopatra
by Shakespeare, William
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Creators: William Shakespeare (1564-1616) "Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy first performed around 1607. The play follows the tumultuous relationship between Roman triumvir Mark Antony and Egypt's Queen Cleopatra, set against the backdrop of political upheaval and war. As Antony neglects his duties for love, tensions rise with fellow triumvir Octavius Caesar, leading to betrayal, military conflict, and impossible choices. The work shifts between sensual Alexandria and austere Rome, featuring one of Shakespeare's most complex female characters in the mercurial, captivating Cleopatra. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 791