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)

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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 49%
dark 45%
tense 43%
challenging 42%
sad 32%
adventurous 23%
funny 18%
reflective 17%
informative 6%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 24%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 28% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 35% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.55

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