ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Antony and Cleopatra is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The play was first performed around 1607, by the King’s Men at either the Blackfriars Theatre or the Globe Theatre. Its first appearance in print was in the First Folio published in 1623, under the title The Tragedie of Anthonie, and Cleopatra.

Detailed explanation-2: -William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra is considered a tragedy, though it is also referred to as historical work by some. It was first published in his “first folio” in 1623, but was reportedly first performed at either the Blackfriars or Globe theatre by Shakespeare’s acting company the King’s Men.

Detailed explanation-3: -Synopsis. A summary of Shakespeare’s Antony & Cleopatra-a tragedy of love and duty. Antony & Cleopatra written around 1606 is one of Shakespeare’s great historical love stories. Antony is captivated by Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt.

Detailed explanation-4: -Antony and Cleopatra is one of the most mature of William Shakespeare’s tragedies. As such, it is arguably one of his finest and deepest works. Pride, love, and the Fall all factor into the play as much as does the contest between temporal politics and eternal love.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the tragedy “Antony and Cleopatra”, Shakespeare presents our protagonist Mark Antony as a tragic hero. He does this by using a number of dramatically effective methods, including language, staging techniques and structure.