"Antony and Cleopatra" (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series) - Tapa dura

John Wilders brings to life the range of approaches that have been taken to the play's performance throughout its history, together with the insights and changing views which critics have offered. Commentary on the play provides invaluable guidance to the play's classical references and short biographies are given of the play's historical characters. The edition also includes an accessible discussion of the decisions involved in establishing an edited text, opening up Arden's scholarship to the general reader.