First performed around 1607 and printed in the 1623 First Folio as The Tragedie of Anthonie, and Cleopatra, Antony and Cleopatra explores the intense passion between Roman general Mark Antony and Cleopatra, Egypt?s captivating queen. Set in ancient Rome and Ptolemaic Egypt, this Shakespearean tragedy examines the clash between love and duty amid political turmoil, leading to devastating consequences. Part of the Arcturus Shakespeare Editions series, each volume features a modern cover, an introduction, glossary and timeline, presenting Shakespeare?s works accessibly for today?s readers.
