Understanding Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra

by Robert A. Albano

Shakespeare's great tragedy explained in plain and simple prose! "Antony and Cleopatra" is – only superficially – a sequel to "Julius Caesar." On the one hand, "Antony" covers approximately the same time period in Roman history as "Caesar"; and several of the characters that appear in "Caesar" do reappear in "Antony." Both plays also involve Roman politics and the craving for power and rule. Moreover, the strong dramatic presence of Antony provides a focal point for both plays. But ...