{"product_id":"julius-caesar-by-william-shakespeare-9780192872661","title":"Julius Caesar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJulius Caesar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Cry \"havoc!\" and let slip the dogs of war'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of a nation breaking out into civil war, \u003cem\u003eJulius Caesar\u003c\/em\u003e raises questions of governance, power, tyranny, and enslavement. This New Oxford Shakespeare edition situates these questions within the historical framework of the play's early history in theatre and print, as well as within its long performance history up to and including in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe introduction examines the ways in which Roman history is deployed to justify and question political structures, both by Shakespeare and other writers, as well as the transition from historical sources to stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Oxford Shakespeare offers authoritative editions of Shakespeare's works with introductory materials designed to encourage new interpretations of the plays and poems. Using the text from the landmark \u003cem\u003eThe New Oxford Shakespeare Complete Works: Modern Critical Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, these volumes offer readers the latest thinking on the authentic texts (collated from all surviving original versions of Shakespeare's work) alongside innovative introductions from leading scholars. The texts are accompanied by a comprehensive set of critical apparatus to give readers the best resources to help understand and enjoy Shakespeare's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES:\u003c\/strong\u003e For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47647938216172,"sku":"9780192872661","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780192872661-julius-caesar.jpg?v=1779245566","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/julius-caesar-by-william-shakespeare-9780192872661","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}