TITLE:Julius caesar

PUBLISHER:Harper Press

ISBN:9780007925469

DEC-INDEX :822.33

YEAR:2013

RESUME:"Julius Caesar" is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1599. The play dramatizes the events surrounding the assassination of Julius Caesar, a Roman statesman and military leader, by a group of conspirators led by Brutus and Cassius. The play explores themes of power, ambition, loyalty, and betrayal, and is known for its complex characters and memorable speeches. The character of Caesar is depicted as a charismatic leader whose ambition ultimately leads to his downfall, while the character of Brutus is torn between his loyalty to Rome and his friendship with Caesar. "Julius Caesar" is also notable for its portrayal of ancient Roman society and politics, and for its insights into the nature of leadership and the consequences of political ambition. The play has been adapted into numerous films, stage productions, and other works of art, and remains one of Shakespeare's most popular and enduring plays. Overall, "Julius Caesar" is a powerful and thought-provoking play that continues to resonate with audiences today, and has influenced countless writers and artists in the centuries since its publication.

N_PAGES:134

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