Folger Shakespeare Library - Antony and Cleopatra - Boek

The authoritative edition of Antony and Cleopatra from The Folger Shakespeare Library offers a trusted, widely used resource for students and general readers. This Geannoteerd (annotated) paperback presents the play with a freshly edited text drawn from an early print, accompanied by full explanatory notes on facing pages. Scene-by-scene plot summaries, a comprehensive key to famous lines and phrases, and an introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language help readers understand both the drama and its language. An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar provides a modern perspective, while fresh images from the Folger’s rare-book holdings enrich the experience. The edition also includes an annotated guide to further reading, supporting deeper exploration of the play and its historical context.

Antony and Cleopatra dramatizes a pivotal moment in world history—the rise of the Roman Empire—through the intertwined stories of Caesar, Antony, and Cleopatra. The work presents Caesar’s calculated political moves alongside the famous love affair between Antony and Cleopatra, underscoring how personal passions interact with broader power struggles.

This edition is part of a trusted Shakespeare series known for accessibility and scholarly insight.

Kenmerken

• Freshly edited text based on the best early edition
• Explanatory notes on facing pages
• Scene-by-scene plot summaries
• Key to famous lines and phrases
• Introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language
• Essay with a modern scholarly perspective

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