Cymbeline by William Shakespeare
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"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.
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cymbeline |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbeline |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1538 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Drama |
| Subject | Married people -- Drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D. -- Drama |
| Subject | Britons -- Kings and rulers -- Drama |
| Subject | Tragicomedy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2269 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2000 |
| Last Update | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 354 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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