All for Love; or, The World Well Lost
About this book
Written in 1677, Dryden's heroic drama 'All For Love, or, The World Well Lost' is his best-known and most performed play. It is a tragedy written in blank verse and is an attempt on Dryden's part to reinvigorate serious drama. It is an acknowledged imitation of Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra', and focuses on the last hours of the lives of its hero and heroine.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 1 readers · 95 pages · ≈ 1 h 46 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read All for Love; or, The World Well Lost?
About ≈ 1 h 46 m — 95 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is All for Love; or, The World Well Lost?
95 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is All for Love; or, The World Well Lost?
It sits on the Drama, History shelves.
Is All for Love; or, The World Well Lost in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in All for Love; or, The World Well Lost?
The main characters include Cleopatra Queen of Egypt (d. 30 B.C), Cleopatra Queen of Egypt (d. 30 B.C.), Marcus Antonius (83?-30 B.C.), Marcus Antonius (83?-30 B.C).
Where does All for Love; or, The World Well Lost take place?
It is set in Egypt, Rome during 32-30 B.C., Civil War, 43-31 B.C..
Who wrote All for Love; or, The World Well Lost?
John Dryden.
Where can I read All for Love; or, The World Well Lost online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library