The Effulgence Within: Antony and Cleopatra: The Ecstatic Abandon of Shakespeare’s Poetry

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Antony and Cleopatra: The Ecstatic Abandon of Shakespeare’s Poetry

The particular glory of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra lies not so much in its dramatic quality, as it does in its poetry. The play is the story of a man (Antony) who would lose his all for a woman (Cleopatra) who would take all. There obviously couldn’t be no room for moderation amidst the... Sign in to see full entry.

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