Julius Caesar: A New Casebook provides students and academics with a selection of important essays by leading contemporary critics on Shakespeare's first "Globe" play. New historicist, feminist, psychoanalytic and Marxist readings of the tragedy have been chosen to highlight the urgency with which this drama of prophecy, interpretation and political crisis speaks to twenty-first century concerns about democracy, the media and mass communication.
This legendary Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans.
What actions are justified when the fate of a nation hangs in the balance, and who can see the best path ahead? Julius Caesar has led Rome successfully in the war against Pompey and returns celebrated and beloved by the people.
Parenti presents a story of popular resistance against entrenched power and wealth. As he carefully weighs the evidence in the murder of Caesar, he sketches in the background to the crime with fascinating detail about Roman society.
Looks at the life and accomplishments of the ancient Roman general and leader.
Brutus, best friend of the Roman ruler Caesar, reluctantly joins a successful plot to murder Caesar and subsequently destroys himself.
This edition of one of Shakespeare's best known and most frequently performed plays argues for Julius Caesar as a new kind of political play, a radical departure from contemporary practice, combining fast action and immediacy with ...
Y'have ungently,48 Brutus, Stole from my bed; and yesternight at supper You suddenly arose and walk'd about, 245 250 Musing and sighing, with your arms across; And when I ask'd you what the matter was, You stared upon me with ungentle ...
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
In graphic novel format, retells Shakespeare's play about political intrigue, personal betrayal, and the aftermath of a brutal assassination. Julius Caesar is a key link between Shakespeare's histories and his tragedies.