antonius, marcus

A guide to reading and understanding William Shakespeare's play "Antony and Cleopatra" that includes information on the play's contexts, dramatic structure, major characters, themes, and critical approaches.

Contains the text of the play, information about Shakespeare and his theater, key to famous lines and phrases, and explanatory notes.

Contains the unabridged text of the tragic play about the Queen of Egypt and her lover Mark Antony, one of the three rulers of Rome; includes explanations of words and passages, a plot synopsis, scene summaries, and notes on the individual characters; and features questions, activities and biographical information about Shakespeare.

Presents a tragic drama by William Shakespeare entitlted "Anthony and Cleopatra." Features the history behind his tragedies and a list for further reading. Also features ample footnotes throughout the play.

A biography of the Roman general, orator, and statesman who, after the death of Julius Caesar, formed an alliance with Caesar's heir, Octavian, and ruled the eastern half of the Empire.

Legendary lovers come to dramatic life in Shakespeare's gripping tragedy about the conflict of love and duty. Brilliant characterizations, fast-paced action in exotic locales, and matchless poetry make this tale timeless.

An annotated text of Shakespeare's historical tragedy in which Roman triumvir Mark Antony conducts an intense and ill-fated affair with Egyptian queen Cleopatra; includes textual notes, a modern perspective essay, a further-reading list, a key to famous lines and phrases, and sections on Shakespeare's language, life, theater, and play publication.

A guide to Shakespeare's "Antony and Cleopatra" that features critical essays written about the play since the seventeenth century, and includes an introduction, plot summary, character list, and selection of key passages.