Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare

Antony and Cleopatra

William Shakespeare with Cynthia Marshall (Contributor), Barbara A. Mowat (Contributor), Paul Werstine (Contributor)

400 pages first pub 1606 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging tense medium-paced
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Antony and Cleopatra dramatizes a major event in world history: the founding of the Roman Empire. The future first emperor, Octavius Caesar (later called Augustus Caesar), cold-bloodedly manipulates other characters and exercises iron control over...

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Moods

emotional 48%
dark 45%
challenging 44%
tense 43%
sad 33%
adventurous 23%
funny 18%
reflective 16%
informative 6%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 25%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 26% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 35% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.55

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