This is one of the tragical pieces of William Shakespeare composed in 1606 based on historical records. A review is obviously not intended.Some scenes are really masterful, particularly the last few. The suicides of Antony and Cleopatra bring forth the contradictions and worldly pressures experienced by the lovers. Antony paid the price of ignoring his call of duty and immersing in the pleasure of Egypt. He was defeated in the Battle of Actium by Octavius Caesar and had to commit suicide as no room was granted to him by the victorious Caesar.
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