Antony and Cleopatra (1990)

William Shakespeare

Published:	1990, November 15
Authors:	William Shakespeare
Publishers:	Cambridge University Press
Pages:	300
Print type:	BOOK

Description:

Early seventeenth-century historical tragedy about the love between a Roman soldier-prince and an Egyptian queen. Mark Antony provokes Cleopatra with his marriage to Octavia, the sister of his rival, Octavius Caesar. When the marriage and the political alliance break down, Antony returns to Egypt. In the ensuing battle, Antony suffers the loss of his military power, the respect of friends and followers, love, and even an honourable death.