"Antony and Cleopatra" is a tragic play by William Shakespeare, first performed in 1607. It centers on the doomed romance between Mark Antony, a Roman general, and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt. The play explores the transition from the Roman Republic to the Empire, continuing from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." The narrative depicts Antony's infatuation with Cleopatra, his neglect of Roman duties, and his subsequent conflicts with Octavius Caesar. The story follows Antony's tragic downfall, marked by a disastrous naval battle, betrayal, and ultimate suicide, with Cleopatra meeting her end by a poisonous snake bite. The play concludes with Caesar ordering a respectful burial for the tragic lovers.
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