Antony and Cleopatra is a Tragedy written by English playwright William Shakespeare, who is widely considered to be the greatest writer of the English language. Antony and Cleopatra is an epic play that details the love / hate relationship between Antony and Cleopatra, and focuses largely on Antony's struggle with Caesar for control of the royal throne. Antony and Cleopatra is an important work of William Shakespeares, and is highly recommended for fans of his works as well as those discovering his plays for the first time.