Reputedly on August 29, 30 B.C., Cleopatra took her life after hearing of Antony’s suicide. There is something in his story that begs for a morality play. Shakespeare did his noble best to provide just that.
Plutarch’s life of Antony can be read here:
http://www.bartleby.com/12/11.html#25
Alternatively, Plutarch’s Lives may be heard in audiobook format here:


