Where Does the Cymbeline Take Place?

The play takes place in three different locations: Cymbeline's court is held in Roman Britain; the scenes of Posthumus' exile occur at Philario's house in Rome; and the scenes of Imogen's travels are from Wales, near Milford-Haven, where the battle scenes also happen.

When did Cymbeline occur?

Legend has it that Cymbeline lived and died in the first century a.d. The nephew of Cassibellaunus, king of the Britons, Cymbeline was taken hostage by Roman invaders and was raised a Roman. When he returned to England, Cymbeline conquered Essex and ruled southern England between 10 and 40 a.d.

What is the plot of the play Cymbeline?

King Cymbeline rules over Britain under the protection of Rome. His kingdom must pay tribute. Cymbeline learns that his only daughter, Innogen, has secretly married his ward, Posthumus Leonatus, a man of low birth. Furious with the couple's disobedience, Cymbeline decides to banish Posthumus from Britain.