Antony and Cleopatra
Antony and Cleopatra is William Shakespeare's tragedy, first printed in the First Folio of 1623, published by Edward Blount and William and Isaac Jaggard. Probably written around 1606 to 1607 and drawn from Plutarch, it follows Mark Antony's love for Cleopatra and his defeat by Octavius Caesar.
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- Edward Blount and William and Isaac Jaggard (First Folio), 1623
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On screen
- Antony and Cleopatra Film, 1913
- Antony and Cleopatra Film, 1972
- Antony and Cleopatra Film
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How many editions of Antony and Cleopatra are there?
We track 1 edition of Antony and Cleopatra. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has Antony and Cleopatra been adapted for film or television?
Yes, including Antony and Cleopatra (film), Antony and Cleopatra (film, 1972), Antony and Cleopatra (film, 1913).
How can I tell if my copy of Antony and Cleopatra is a first edition?
Check the title page and its reverse (the copyright page) against the edition: publisher, place and date should match, with no later printing or edition stated. Where we know the issue points, they are listed on the edition's page.
Where these facts come from
- Antony and Cleopatra, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- First Folio, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Antony and Cleopatra, Folger Shakespeare Library (folger.edu)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 17 October 2026.