{"product_id":"antony-cleopatra","title":"Antony \u0026 Cleopatra","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst performed in around 1607, \u003ci\u003eAntony and Cleopatra\u003c\/i\u003e was printed as part of the \u003ci\u003eFirst Folio\u003c\/i\u003e in 1623, titled as \u003ci\u003eThe Tragedie of Anthonie, and Cleopatra\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet in the republic of Rome and the Egypt of the Ptolemies, the play tells of the passion of the Roman general Mark Antony for Cleopatra, Egypt''s extraordinary queen and one of Shakespeare''s most complex female characters. As politics enters the life they have created together, both are forced to reflect on whether love or duty is more important. The consequences are shattering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs well as the play itself, this edition contains:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp;bull; An extended introduction that looks at the play''s history, its structure, and characters\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp;bull; A glossary of words and terms\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp;bull; Notes on the text \u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp;bull;  A timeline of William Shakespeare''s life and work\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eArcturus Shakespeare Editions\u003c\/i\u003e  series brings together many of Shakespeare''s celebrated plays,  presented with striking contemporary cover designs. Each edition is  based on the First Folio and includes an informative introduction,  glossary and timeline.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57191943733630,"sku":"NW9781398854123","price":8.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781398854123.jpg?v=1778554513","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/antony-cleopatra","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}