William Shakespeare , Ren Weis (Editor, Introduction)
Antony and Cleopatra (Pemguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141396293
- author:
- William Shakespeare , Ren Weis (Editor, Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 12.8 x 2.1 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Drama,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Shakespeare's tragic drama of love and loss, Antony and Cleopatra, is a devastating tale of passion and power. The story revolves around Antony, a battle-hardened soldier, and his all-consuming passion for the queen of Egypt, Cleopatra. As their life of pleasure together is threatened by encroaching politics, the conflict between love and duty has catastrophic consequences. A masterpiece of poetic sublimity, this play explores the complexities of human emotion, where sex and power entwine in a deadly dance. With its rich language and profound themes, Antony and Cleopatra is a work of supreme imaginative achievement. Edited by Emrys Jones and introduced by René Weis, this edition of the play offers a nuanced understanding of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece.
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