Julius Caesar

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Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare explores the political intrigue and moral dilemmas surrounding the assassination of the Roman leader Julius Caesar. Set in ancient Rome, it delves into themes of power, betrayal, and the struggle between personal loyalty and civic duty. As conspirators plot against Caesar, the play raises questions about honour, ambition, and the consequences of political actions.
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Julius Caesar

When it seems that Julius Caesar may assume supreme power, a plot to destroy him is hatched by the senators Brutus and Cassius, who are determined to preserve the threatened Republic. But the different motives of the conspirators soon become apparent when high principles clash with malice and political realism.

A taut, profound drama exploring power and betrayal,Julius Caesarexposes the chasm between public appearance, political rhetoric and bitter reality.

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Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery.

When it seems that Julius Caesar may assume supreme power, a plot to destroy him is hatched by those determined to preserve the threatened republic. But the different motives of the conspirators soon become apparent when high principles clash with malice and political realism. As the nation plunges into bloody civil war, this taut drama explores the violent consequences of betrayal and murder.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141396538

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Martin Wiggins
  • Revised by Martin Wiggins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 203g

Pages: 272

About the Author

William Shakespeare was born some time in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Norman Sanders was formerly Professor of Shakespeare at the University of Tennessee.

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