Cymbeline

Imogen on the cover of Cymbeline

The complete play

Cymbeline is the Celtic king of Britain whose sons were stolen by Belarus after he was banished from court. The play however does not revolve much around him, but rather over the exploits of his daughter Imogen and her suitors Posthumous and Cloten her step-brother whom she rejects. Her step-mother the queen attempts to poison her.

Amidst events surrounding the Roman attack of Britain in which the British emerge victorious. Cymbeline meets with Belarus who has been instrumental in the defense of Britain along with his two adopted sons Guiderius and Aviragus. They are revealed to him as his sons. Meanwhile Imogen dressed a page in the service of Lucius the Roman representative is given to him who reveals herself as Imogen.