Antony and Cleopatra (Bloom's Shakespeare Through the Ages)

Shakespeare's multifaceted Antony and Cleopatra has been seen on one hand as a romance about the transcendence of love, and on the other as a lesson against neglect of duty. This invaluable new study guide contains a selection of the finest criticism through the centuries on this great play. Useful features include an introduction by Harold Bloom, an accessible summary, analysis of key passages, a comprehensive list of characters, a biography of Shakespeare, and more.