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Is Julius Caesar a good Shakespeare play?
Julius Caesar is a very great work. Shakespeare put a lot of genius writing into it, whether it be metaphors (“let slip the dogs of war” “there is a tide in the affairs of men”) or the art of persuasion. And he developed the characters superbly, especially of course the conflicted Brutus.
How long is Julius Caesar play pages?
110
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781420975857 |
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Publication date: | 09/14/2021 |
Pages: | 110 |
Sales rank: | 866,536 |
Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.26(d) |
What type of novel is Julius Caesar?
tragedy
Julius Caesar is a tragedy, as it tells the story of an honorable hero who makes several critical errors of judgment by misreading people and events, leading to his own death and a bloody civil war that consumes his nation.
Why you should read Julius Caesar?
The play examines timeless topics such as power, corruption, betrayal, friendship. Just like all of Shakespeare’s works, it is very relevant to today as it will be to tomorrow. His work is so appealing because within his writing lies a deep reflection and understanding of the human condition.
When did Shakespeare write most of his work?
Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 1590 and 1613. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories, genres he raised to the peak of sophistication and artistry by the end of the sixteenth century.
When does Caesar’s murder take place in the play?
Caesar’s murder, the funeral, Antony’s oration, the reading of the will, and the arrival of Octavius all take place on the same day in the play. However, historically, the assassination took place on 15 March ( The Ides of March ), the will was published on 18 March, the funeral was on 20 March, and Octavius arrived only in May.
What makes the new edition of Shakespeare so special?
The new edition achieves the feat of unprecedented clarity of presentation without any cuts to the original text or the detailed explanations. William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist.
What happens to Caesar on the day of his assassination?
On the day of the assassination, Caesar plans to stay home at the urging of his wife, Calphurnia. A conspirator, Decius Brutus, persuades him to go to the Senate with the other conspirators and his friend, Mark Antony.