Anthony and Cleopatra William Shakespeare is an ambitious classic within dramatic literature. Published by Oxford University Press, this book offers an in-depth look at the complex characters and the extensive history encompassed by the play. The edition includes an extensive introduction by Michael Neill, focusing on themes such as gender and race, and provides insight into Shakespeare’s theatrical style and rhetoric.
The text is supplemented with a comprehensive theatre history and extensive commentaries that explain the play’s theatrical and poetic dimensions. This edition is ideal for lovers of classic dramas and study halls seeking thorough background information.
Product information
- Author: William Shakespeare
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 17 April 2008
- Number of pages: 400
- ISBN: 9780199535781
- Theme: Classic plays / drama
- BISAC: DRAMA / Shakespeare
About the author
Michael Neill is Associate Professor of English at Aukland University and provides an expert introduction and analysis of this play.