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Cymbeline
William Shakespeare
A British King banishes his daughter's husband leading to a sprawling tale involving a wager on her chastity, Roman invasion, and the discovery of long-lost princes. It is one of Shakespeare's late romances, blending elements of tragedy, history, and folklore into a story of ultimate reconciliation.
Cymbeline, Imogen, Posthumus Leonatus, Iachimo
First Performance: 1610, at Blackfriars Theatre, London
A complex play that utilizes the intimate indoor staging of Blackfriars for its more magical elements.
Original Actors: Unknown
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