Cymbeline by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title Cymbeline
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbeline
Note Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1538
Summary "Cymbeline" by William Shakespeare is a play likely written in the early 17th century during the English Renaissance. The work is a complex blend of romance and tragedy, centering around themes of love, betrayal, and the impact of royal politics. The narrative unfolds in Britain and involves multiple characters, primarily focusing on the noble Imogen and her husband Posthumus Leonatus, highlighting the struggles they face amid external political conflicts and familial betrayal. The opening of "Cymbeline" introduces us to the turbulent atmosphere of Cymbeline’s court. The conversation between two gentlemen reveals the sorrow of the King, whose daughter, Imogen, secretly married Posthumus, causing familial discord and creating tension with the Queen, who hopes to secure a different match for her son Cloten. Imogen’s strong character emerges early in the play as she confronts her father's wrath and the Queen's treachery. As she navigates her relationship with Posthumus, the stage is set for the challenges she faces, including banishment, love tested by suspicion, and the quest for loyalty in a world dominated by intrigue and power struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Drama
Subject Married people -- Drama
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D. -- Drama
Subject Britons -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
Subject Tragicomedy
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EBook-No. 1799
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 21, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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