The Life of Antony

Mark Antony's personal life was almost as storied as his immensely successful political career. In Plutarch's biography, the most striking sections revolve around Antony's relationship with Cleopatra. Plutarch's characterization inspired Shakespeare, whose play Antony and Cleopatra would not be the same without its influence. With such close ties to Shakespeare, it's no wonder that the “The Life of Antony” holds great literary merit all its own.