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Shakespeare, William
1564
1616
Shakspeare, William
Shakspere, William
Cajander, Paavo Emil
1846
1913
Cymbeline
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbeline
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"Cymbeline" by William Shakespeare is a play written in the early 17th century. The narrative unfolds in Britain and Italy, intertwining themes of love, honor, and betrayal. Central to the story are the characters of Imogen, Cymbeline's courageous daughter, and Posthumus, her banished husband, whose loyalty and virtue come into question as they navigate challenges posed by familial conflicts and external pressures. At the start of the play, the troubled political climate in Britain is introduced, highlighted by King Cymbeline's anger towards his daughter Imogen for marrying Posthumus, a man of lower status. This tension leads to Imogen's imprisonment and her husband's banishment, setting the stage for a series of misunderstandings and self-discovery. The opening scenes establish important relationships and foreshadow the conflicts that will ensue, hinting at themes of loyalty, identity, and the struggle for personal agency in a world rife with deceit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Fathers and daughters -- Drama
Married people -- Drama
Great Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D. -- Drama
Britons -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
Tragicomedy
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