Monologue

Antony Monologue from All for Love

From All for Love by John Dryden

male · anguished · 55 sec

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When I beheld you first, it was in Egypt. Ere Caesar saw your eyes, you gave me love, And were too young to know it; that I settled Your father in his throne, was for your sake; I left the acknowledgment for time to ripen. Caesar stept in, and, with a greedy hand, Plucked the green fruit, ere the first blush of red, Yet cleaving to the bough. He was my lord, And was, beside, too great for me to rival; But, I deserved you first, though he enjoyed you. When, after, I beheld you in Cilicia, An enemy to Rome, I pardoned you.

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Antony reflects on his past love for Cleopatra, expressing regret and jealousy over her relationship with Caesar, highlighting the complexities of love and rivalry.

30s · longing · love · betrayal · power · jealousy

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