Cymbeline
About this book
Cymbeline, King of Britain is one of the best-known works of William Shakespeare. It is a romantic play interwoven with war and tragedy. It revolves around Cymbeline and his daughter, Imogen. Imogen does not abide by her father's wishes and marries a lowborn gentleman, Posthumous. After their marriage, Posthumous is banished from Britain, and Imogen is held as a prisoner in the palace. As the play unfolds, the evil plots of the queen, Imogen's stepmother, the jealousy of Posthumous, and the loyalty of Imogen come to light.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 12298 readers · 178 pages · ≈ 3 h 18 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Cymbeline?
About ≈ 3 h 18 m — 178 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Cymbeline?
178 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Cymbeline?
It sits on the Drama, History, Fiction shelves.
Has Cymbeline been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Cymbeline (2014).
Is Cymbeline in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Cymbeline?
The main characters include William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Cunobelinus King of the Britons (d. 43?), G. B. Harrison (1894-1991,), G. B. Harrison (1894-1991).
Where does Cymbeline take place?
It is set in Great Britain during Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D., Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D.
Who wrote Cymbeline?
William Shakespeare.
Where can I read Cymbeline online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library
“In the scene which dramatizes the central crisis of her fortunes, the heroine of Cymbeline apparently dies, and her brothers speak over her body perhaps the most exquisite lyric in the language, 'Fear no more the heat o'th' sun', whose serene beauty has brought consolation to many a real-life funeral.”