Publisher's Synopsis
Cymbeline King of Britaine is a play written by the renowned English playwright, William Shakespeare. The play is set in ancient Britain and revolves around the story of King Cymbeline, who is facing a number of challenges and struggles to maintain his power and authority over his kingdom. The play is a complex and intricate work, filled with themes of love, betrayal, jealousy, and revenge. It features a large cast of characters, including the King's daughter, Imogen, who is at the center of the plot. Imogen is in love with a young nobleman named Posthumus, but her father disapproves of their relationship and banishes Posthumus from the kingdom. As the play unfolds, Imogen faces a number of obstacles and challenges, including a plot by her stepmother to poison her, and a mistaken belief that Posthumus has been unfaithful to her. Meanwhile, the King is dealing with threats from the Roman Empire and a rebellion led by his own son. The play ultimately culminates in a series of dramatic events, including battles, betrayals, and revelations, leading to a surprising and satisfying conclusion. Cymbeline King of Britaine is a complex and engaging work that showcases Shakespeare's skill as a writer and his ability to create memorable characters and intricate plots.Clot. Was there euer man had such lucke? when I kist the Iacke vpon an vp-cast, to be hit away? I had a hundred pound on't: and then a whorson Iacke-an-Apes, must take me vp for swearing, as if I borrowed mine oathes of him, and might not spend them at my pleasure.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.