Antony & Cleopatra
Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher :
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 18,9 MB
Release : 1891
Category :
ISBN :
Shakespeare's Tragedies
Author : Stanley Wells
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 49,52 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0198785291
Book Description
Shakespeare's tragedies contain an astonishing variety of suffering, from suicides and murders to dismemberments and grief. Stanley Wells considers how the bard's tragic plays drew on the literary and theatrical conventions of his time. Discussing the individual plays, he also explores why tragedy is regarded as a fit subject for entertainment.
The Odyssey of Love
Author : Paul Krause
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 18,64 MB
Release : 2021-07-08
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1725297396
Book Description
Tolle Lege, take up and read! These words from St. Augustine perfectly describe the human condition. Reading is the universal pilgrimage of the soul. In reading we journey to find ourselves and to save ourselves. The ultimate journey is reading the Great Books. In the Great Books we find the struggle of the human soul, its aspirations, desires, and failures. Through reading, we find faces and souls familiar to us even if they lived a thousand years ago. The unread life is not worth living, and in reading we may well discover what life is truly about and prepare ourselves for the pilgrimage of life.
Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (Book Analysis)
Author : Bright Summaries
Publisher : BrightSummaries.com
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 20,53 MB
Release : 2018-12-13
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 2808013116
Book Description
Unlock the more straightforward side of Antony and Cleopatra with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare, a classic tragedy that revolves around the doomed love affair between Mark Antony, one of the Roman Empire’s most respected generals and a member of the ruling Triumvirate, and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt. Their relationship is put to the test when Antony agrees to marry another woman in order to secure an alliance with one of his fellow Romans, and although he eventually forsakes his homeland and responsibilities as a ruler to be with Cleopatra, the consequences of this decision are much graver than he could ever have imagined... The story of Antony and Cleopatra has been a source of inspiration for many writers over the course of history, but Shakespeare’s version is arguably the best-known iteration of the tale, and has been performed and adapted countless times. Find out everything you need to know about Antony and Cleopatra in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
All for Love
Author : John Dryden
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 35,72 MB
Release : 2019-09-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3734059763
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: All for Love by John Dryden
Antony and Cleopatra
Author : Jennifer Mulherin
Publisher : Cherrytree Books
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 48,36 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780745152004
Book Description
Discusses the plot, characters, and historical background of the Shakespeare play. Suggested level: secondary.
Antony and Cleopatra
Author : Adrian Goldsworthy
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 45,17 MB
Release : 2010-07-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0297858661
Book Description
The epic story of one of the most famous love affairs in history, by the bestselling author of Caesar. ***** The monumental love affair between Antony and Cleopatra has been depicted in countless novels, plays and films. As one of the three men in control of the Roman Empire, Antony was perhaps the most powerful man of his day. And Cleopatra, who had already been Julius Caesar's lover, was the beautiful queen of Egypt, Rome's most important province. The clash of cultures, the power politics, and the personal passion have proven irresistible to storytellers. But in the course of this storytelling dozens of myths have grown up. The popular image of Cleopatra in ancient Egyptian costume is a fallacy; she was actually Greek. Despite her local dominance in Egypt, her real power came from her ability to forge strong personal allegiances with the most important men in Rome. Likewise, Mark Antony was not the bluff soldier of legend, brought low by his love for an exotic woman - he was first and foremost a politician, and never allowed Cleopatra to dictate policy to him. In this history, based exclusively on ancient sources and archaeological evidence, Adrian Goldsworthy gives us the facts behind this famous couple and dispels many myths. 'Excellent' Tom Holland 'Refreshingly frank' Mary Beard
Antony and Cleopatra
Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,30 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780393930771
Book Description
William Shakespeare's great Roman tragedy of adultery amid political conflict is now available in a richly documented and illustrated Norton Critical Edition.
Actium 31 BC
Author : Si Sheppard
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,40 MB
Release : 2009-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781846034053
Book Description
Osprey's examination of the Battle of Actium, which was the decisive confrontation of the Final War of the Roman Republic (32-30 BC). In 32 BC, the Roman Republic declared war on Egypt and set in motion a chain of events that would tear the Republic apart. In Rome, the forces of the western republic were marshaled together under Octavian (the future Emperor Augustus) and Marcus Agrippa. In the east, armies were gathered under the leadership of the famous lovers, Marc Antony and Cleopatra. On September 2, 31 BC, the forces of Octavian and Marcus Agrippa managed to trap their enemies in the Gulf of Actium. Although Anthony and Cleopatra managed to escape, their army and navy, along with their hopes for victory were crushed. A few months later, the lovers would commit suicide. Their death saw the end of the war and the end of the Roman Republic. Now wielding supreme power, Octavian declared himself Emperor. Actium has remained one of the most famous battles of the Ancient World thanks to its colorful cast of characters that have been reinvented by the writings of Shakespeare and the stars of the silver screen. This new book tells the true story of the decisive and bloody battle that would once and for all seal the fate of the Roman Republic.
The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare (Book Analysis)
Author : Bright Summaries
Publisher : BrightSummaries.com
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 31,42 MB
Release : 2019-04-03
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 2808017022
Book Description
Unlock the more straightforward side of The Winter’s Tale with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare, a so-called ‘problem play’ that is believed to be one of the last works he ever wrote. It tells the story of Leontes, King of Sicily, who comes to (mistakenly) believe that his wife Hermione is having an affair with his friend Polixenes, King of Bohemia. After attempting to have Polixenes killed, he publicly accuses Hermione of adultery and banishes their newborn daughter. However, he comes to his senses after the apparent deaths of both Hermione and their young son, and spends the remainder of the play trying to atone for his actions. William Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest playwrights in English literary history, and the popularity of his works remains undiminished even today, several centuries after his death. Find out everything you need to know about The Winter’s Tale in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
