Antony and Cleopatra - Hardcover

by William Shakespeare (Author)

Doomed Love--Mark Antony has given himself over to the love of Cleopatra ignoring his responsibilities to Rome. In his absence the city has suffered and petty squabbles have led to war. Despite wanting to stay by Cleopatra's side Antony must return to Rome even though it spells disaster for all involved.The barge she sat in like a burnished throne Burned on the water; the poop was beaten gold;Purple the sails and so perfumed thatThe winds were love-sick with them; the oars were silver