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Antony and Cleopatra
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This edition has a very helpful introduction and good clear text, as well as the exceptionally excellent and detailed notes.
Dr Michael Herbert, St Andrews University
A useful treatment of a complex play
Barry Gaines, University of New Mexico, Shakespeare Quarterly
John Wilders - literary advisor to the BBC TV Shakespeare series - brings thorough scholarship and a practical understanding of performance needs to this new edition of Antony and Cleopatra. Clarity, accessibility and rigour are the hallmarks of an edition which will provide invaluable guidance for all its readers.
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Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare is celebrated for its exploration of complex themes like politics and love, presenting them through a blend of tragedy and historical narrative. Critics appreciate the play's intricate portrayal of middle-aged passion, highlighting Antony's charismatic yet flawed character and Cleopatra's multifaceted persona as a powerful and alluring figure. The work is praised for its beautiful verse and meditates on the interplay between personal relationships and political ambitions, offering a nuanced view of love, power, and performance.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781904271017
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 March 1995
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare
Contributors:
- Edited by John Wilders
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 388g
Pages: 352
About the Author
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English dramatist, poet, and actor, generally regarded as the greatest playwright of all time. John Wilders was a professor of English at Middlebury College, USA.
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