# Cymbeline

By William Shakespeare.

"Cymbeline" by William Shakespeare is a play written around 1611 set in Ancient Britain. King Cymbeline's daughter Imogen secretly marries Posthumus, who is banished for his offense. When a wager tests Imogen's faithfulness, deception and jealousy set tragic events in motion. Meanwhile, political tensions rise as Rome demands tribute from Britain. Through disguises, mistaken identities, and long-lost princes hidden in Welsh mountains, the play weaves together themes of innocence, betrayal, and loyalty in a complex tale that blends tragedy, romance, and comedy. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Fathers and daughters -- Drama; Married people -- Drama; Great Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D. -- Drama; Britons -- Kings and rulers -- Drama; Tragicomedy

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