"Not in deed, madam": Sex and the Messengers in Antony and Cleopatra.
Published In: Shakespeare Quarterly, 2025, v. 76, n. 1. P. 46 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Miller, William Cook 3 of 3
Abstract
The article examines the surprising absence of explicit intimacy in Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, despite its reputation as a sensual drama. Topics include the public nature of the couple's relationship, theatrical strategies used to imply passion; and literary interpretations highlighting the ambiguity and spectacle of their romance.
Additional Information
- Source:Shakespeare Quarterly. 2025/03, Vol. 76, Issue 1, p46
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0037-3222
- DOI:10.1093/sq/quaf009
- Accession Number:184192971
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