Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare audiobook.

Genre: tragedy

Set against the turbulent aftermath of Julius Caesar's assassination, Antony and Cleopatra follows the magnetic, volatile bond between Mark Antony, a Roman triumvir and celebrated general, and Cleopatra, the brilliant and theatrical queen of Egypt. Drawn to Alexandria's splendor and Cleopatra's wit, Antony neglects the hard demands of Roman politics, straining alliances with his fellow rulers Octavius Caesar and Lepidus and alarming loyal followers who fear Rome is slipping from his grasp. Cleopatra, keenly aware that love and power are inseparable, tests Antony's devotion even as she manages rival courts, shifting loyalties, and the fragile security of her kingdom. As Rome and Egypt pull Antony in opposite directions, personal desire collides with military duty, and private quarrels echo into public catastrophe. Shakespeare crafts a world where reputation is a weapon, diplomacy is performance, and passion can be both a refuge and a battlefield. Moving from lavish banquets to tense councils and looming war, the play explores ambition, identity, and the cost of choosing one kind of greatness over another.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 0

(00:04:19) Chapter 1

(00:33:50) Chapter 2

(01:16:04) Chapter 3

(02:00:20) Chapter 4

(02:38:10) Chapter 5

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