Antony and Cleopatra

In this edition, David Bevington shows how the theatrical design and imaginative vision of Antony and Cleopatra 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 Lives.