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Britons -- Kings and rulers -- Drama Books
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William Shakespeare
Cymbeline
"Cymbeline" by William Shakespeare is a play written around 1611 set in Ancient Britain. King Cymbeline's daughter Imogen secretly marries Posthumus, who is banished for his offense. When a wager tests Imogen's faithfulness, deception and jealousy set tragic events in motion. Meanwhile, political tensions rise as Rome demands tribute from Britain. Through disguises, mistaken identities, and long-lost princes hidden in Welsh mountains, the play weaves together themes of innocence, betrayal, and loyalty in a complex tale that blends tragedy, romance, and comedy.
William Shakespeare
Cymbeline
"Cymbeline" by William Shakespeare is a play written around 1611. Set in Ancient Britain, it follows Princess Imogen, who secretly marries Posthumus Leonatus against her father King Cymbeline's wishes. When Posthumus is banished, a cunning Italian lord wagers he can seduce the faithful Imogen. Through deception, disguise, and mistaken identity, the play weaves together themes of innocence and jealousy with kidnapped princes, a scheming queen, political intrigue with Rome, and a series of tragic misunderstandings that threaten to destroy everyone involved.
William Shakespeare
Cymbeline
"Cymbeline" by William Shakespeare is a play written around 1611. Set in Ancient Britain, it follows Princess Imogen, who secretly marries Posthumus against her father King Cymbeline's wishes. After their separation, a deceitful wager threatens their love when Iachimo bets he can seduce the faithful Imogen. Disguises, mistaken identities, kidnapped princes, courtly intrigue, and Roman invasion collide in this complex tale exploring themes of innocence, jealousy, and loyalty across Britain and Italy.
William Shakespeare
Cymbeline
"Cymbeline" by William Shakespeare is a play written around 1611. Set in Ancient Britain, it follows Princess Imogen, secretly married to Posthumus Leonatus against her father King Cymbeline's wishes. When Posthumus is banished, a wager tests his faith in Imogen's virtue, leading to deception, disguise, and false accusations. As political tensions with Rome escalate and long-lost heirs unknowingly resurface, layers of betrayal and mistaken identity unfold across Britain and Italy, setting the stage for eventual revelation and reconciliation.
William Shakespeare
Cymbeline: Tragédie
"Cymbeline: Tragédie" by William Shakespeare is a play written around 1611. Set in Ancient Britain, it follows Princess Imogen, who secretly marries Posthumus Leonatus against her father King Cymbeline's wishes. When Posthumus is banished, a cunning wager tests Imogen's faithfulness, leading to false accusations, disguises, and mistaken identities. Meanwhile, political tensions with Rome escalate as hidden royal heirs live unknowingly in the Welsh mountains. This complex tale weaves together themes of innocence, jealousy, and deception across Britain and Italy.
William Shakespeare
Cymbeline
"Cymbeline" by William Shakespeare is a play written around 1611. Set in ancient Britain, it follows Princess Imogen, who secretly marries Posthumus but is separated when her father banishes him. In Italy, Posthumus falls victim to a wager that challenges Imogen's faithfulness, leading to deception and false accusations. Meanwhile, political tensions rise as Britain defies Rome. The story weaves together themes of innocence, jealousy, disguise, and lost princes in a complex tale of love tested by manipulation and misunderstanding.
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