Shakespeare, William
Julius Caesar (Wordsworth Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781853260223
- author:
- Shakespeare, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 144
- Genre:
- Shakespeare plays, texts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Shakespeare's Julius Caesar explores the complex web of power and corruption that led to the assassination of one of Rome's most influential leaders. Set against the backdrop of 44 B.C., this drama masterfully illustrates how personal ambitions can taint public actions, while eloquent rhetoric is used to mask brutal realities.
Rich in characterisation and replete with engaging dialogue, Julius Caesar remains a gripping and thought-provoking play that continues to resonate with audiences today. The cry of 'Peace, freedom and liberty!' serves as a poignant reminder of the tensions between idealism and the harsh realities of politics.
This edition is edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of English, University of Sussex, making it an authoritative and engaging interpretation of one of Shakespeare's most enduring works.
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