This fascinating book explores the sources that Shakespeare drew on when writing two of his famous plays, Antony and Cleopatra and Coriolanus. The author, Plutarch, was a Greek biographer and historian who wrote about the lives of many influential figures of his time. If you are a fan of Shakespeare or interested in classical history, this book is a must-read.

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