Julius Caesar (Folger Shakespeare Library Series) by William Shakespeare, Paul Werstine (Editor), Barbara A. Mowat (Editor)

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In this striking tragedy of political conflict, Shakespeare turns to the ancient Roman world and to the famous assassination of Julius Caesar by his republican opponents. The play is one of tumultuous rivalry, of prophetic warnings -- "Beware the ides of March" -- and of moving public oratory "Friends, Romans, countrymen!" Ironies abound and most of all for Brutus, whose fate it is to learn that his idealistic motives for joining the conspiracy against a would-be dictator are not enough to sustain the movement once Caesar is dead.

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A retelling of the classic play, with background language on the author, language, characters, plot, and theater of the day.

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I love Shakesphere and all but....by Anonymous

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March 12, 2007: ...this had to be one of the worst books/plays I have ever read. It was soooo dumb, and I think it dumb that Brutus killed himself for feeling guilty about murdering Caesar. He should have thought about the murder a little more throughly before doing it, then he wouldn't have to commit suicide about feeling guilty. All and all, don't waste your time on this book unless you're a Shakesphere nut, or absolutely positively HAVE TO read it for class!

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June 04, 2003: Shakespeare's Julius Caesar is not one of the best books I've read, but it is better than many.The only problem I had was comprehending the language the book was in.Those who understand Shakespearian language wont have the same problem.All in all it was a good book.Somewhat suspenseful.


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