The Tragedy Of Antony And Cleopatra - 9781721823239

The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra (Signet Classics) Mass Market Paperback - October 1, 1998 by William Shakespeare A magnificent drama of passion and war, this riveting play presents the complicated relationship between the seductive, cunning Egyptian queen Cleopatra and the Roman leader Mark Antony, a man torn between an empire and love. This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as: - An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater - A special introduction to the play by the editor, Sylvan Barnet - A selection from Plutarch's Lives of Noble Grecians and Romans, the source from which Shakespeare derived Antony and Cleopatra - Dramatic criticism from Samuel Johnson, A. C. Bradley, John F. Danby, and others - A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions - Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

• | Author: William Shakespeare
• | Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Jun 24, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 320 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1721823239
• | ISBN-13: 9781721823239