Publisher's Synopsis
All For Love is a play written by John Dryden, which was first performed in 1677. It is a tragedy that is loosely based on the story of Antony and Cleopatra, the famous lovers from ancient Rome and Egypt. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the clash between duty and passion.The story is set in Egypt, where the Roman general Mark Antony has fallen in love with the queen of Egypt, Cleopatra. However, their love is threatened by political tensions and the looming threat of war with Rome. As Antony's loyalty to Cleopatra is put to the test, he must choose between his duty to Rome and his love for the queen.The play is written in blank verse and features complex characters with conflicting motivations. It is considered one of Dryden's greatest works and is often compared to Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra. All For Love has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times, and its themes continue to resonate with audiences today.Cleopatra. I Am No Queen: Is This To Be A Queen, To Be Besieged By Yon Insulting Roman, And To Wait Each Hour The Victor's Chain? These Ills Are Small: For Antony Is Lost, And I Can Mourn For Nothing Else But Him. Now Come, Ctavius, I Have No More To Lose! Prepare Thy Bands.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
