| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Translator |
Damiralis, Michael, 1892-1941 |
| Title |
Αντώνιος και Κλεοπάτρα
Τραγωδία εις πράξεις 5
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| Note |
Translation of: Antony and Cleopatra
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni. Thanks to George Canonis for his major work in proofreading
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| Summary |
"Αντώνιος και Κλεοπάτρα" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the early 17th century. The play centers around the tumultuous relationship between Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony), a Roman general, and Cleopatra, the enigmatic queen of Egypt. Their passionate love story unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue and impending doom, reflecting the clash between Roman and Eastern cultures. The opening of the play introduces the characters and establishes the intense emotional connection between Antony and Cleopatra. Antony is depicted as torn between his duty to Rome and his love for Cleopatra, while she skillfully manipulates his affections. The dialogue reveals Antony's conflicted feelings about his Roman duties, and Cleopatra's desire to assert her influence over him. With hints of political strife and personal ambition, the groundwork is set for a dramatic exploration of love, power, and the consequences of desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Generals -- Rome -- Drama
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| Subject |
Queens -- Egypt -- Drama
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| Subject |
Antonius, Marcus, 83 B.C.?-30 B.C. -- Drama
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| Subject |
Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C. -- Drama
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| Subject |
Tragedies
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| Subject |
Rome -- History -- Civil War, 43-31 B.C. -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33961 |
| Release Date |
Oct 2, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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