‘Give me my robe. Put on my crown.’



Antony and Cleopatra is set in ancient Rome and Egypt, and portrays real events from Roman history. Antony, a Roman general, and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt fall in love. But their passion leads to tragedy.



About The William Shakespeare Children's Collection:



For over four centuries, the works of William Shakespeare have delighted theatre-goers all over the globe. In this boxset, we present ten of Shakespeare’s classic plays specially adapted into an easy-to-follow story format and fully illustrated.



This set is the perfect introduction to the genius of ‘the Bard’. Readers of all ages can find joy in his comedies and learn from his tragedies as we follow the lives and loves of classic characters. To read, or not to read … well that’s an easy one to start with!

Illustrated by: Mai Ngo