"All for Love" by John Dryden is a tragic play that reimagines the story of Antony and Cleopatra. The play was first performed in 1677 and published in 1678. The play delves into the internal struggle of Antony as he balances his love for Cleopatra with his duty to Rome, ultimately leading to a tragic downfall. In All For Love, the conflict between personal desires and public responsibilities, the manipulation inherent in political relationships is deeply shown. It reflects the changing political and social landscape of the time, marked by the restoration of the monarchy under Charles II. The play is a tragedy written in blank verse and is considered Dryden's best known and most often performed play. It was revived in 1704 and performed 123 times between 1700 and 1800. All for Love is considered an early text of Romantic “sentimentalism,” a literary movement that emphasized passion, sentiment, and feeling over rational considerations. The play explores themes of love, du
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