Cymbeline by William Shakespeare
In the play, Imogen, the daughter of King Cymbeline, is married off to a man she does not love. When her husband becomes suspicious of her fidelity, Imogen's brother, Posthumus, disguises himself as a commoner and tests her loyalty. Meanwhile, Cymbeline's wife, Cloten, plots against him and his children. The play ends with the revelation of Posthumus' true identity and the redemption of the family.
By William Shakespeare · First published 1609 · Genre: Tragedy, Drama, Romance · 27 chapters · 54,907 words
First lines
Britain. The garden of Cymbeline's palace.
Enter two Gentlemen.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: William Shakespeare
- Date: 1609 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Tragedy, Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 54,907 words
- Structure: 27 chapters, 1,040 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Tragedy — The story involves tragic elements such as death, betrayal, and loss
- Drama — As a play, it includes dramatic conflict and heightened emotions throughout the plot
- Romance — The story revolves around a love story between the characters, involving themes of love, jealousy, and reconciliation
- Historical Fiction — Though not strictly accurate, the play is set in a historical period and includes historical figures
Tags
Romance · Tragedy · Fiction · Drama · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Shakespeare · Renaissance · English Literature · Classic Literature · Play · Theater
Contents
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE V
- SCENE V
- SCENE V
- SCENE V
- SCENE VI
- SCENE VI
- SCENE VII