Antony And Cleopatra

In this edition, David Bevington shows how the theatrical design and imaginative vision of ^IAntony and Cleopatra^R make it one of Shakespeare's most remarkable tragedies. The substantial introduction synthesizes the best criticism of the play, presenting a fresh consideration of its erotic and political complexities. This edition is constantly aware of the play as theater: a detailed illustrated account of the stage history is followed by a discussion of the staging options offered by the text. The full, helpful commentary untangles obscure words and phrases, illuminating sexual puns and Shakespeare's adaptation of source material from Plutarch's ^ILives^R.