Cymbeline

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Set in ancient Britain, the play revolves around King Cymbeline, whose daughter Imogen secretly marries Posthumus Leonatus, leading to a series of misunderstandings and treachery. After Cymbeline disapproves of the marriage, Posthumus is exiled, and a deceitful queen plots to marry Imogen to her own son, Cloten. Meanwhile, Iachimo bets he can seduce Imogen, leading to a web of lies and mistaken identities. Themes of innocence, jealousy, and loyalty unfold as Imogen disguises herself and navigates treachery to reunite with her true love.