La mort de César: Tragédie by Voltaire
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| Author | Voltaire, 1694-1778 |
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| Title | La mort de César: Tragédie |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "La mort de César: Tragédie" by Voltaire is a French tragedy written in the early 18th century. This play recounts the dramatic events leading up to and following the assassination of Julius Caesar, exploring themes of power, betrayal, and the complexities of human emotion in the face of political turmoil. The narrative unfolds with Caesar's rise to power, revealing his relationship with Marc Antony, Brutus, and other senators who grapple with loyalty and ambition. As the conspirators plot against Caesar, the tension builds with Brutus' internal conflict, torn between his duty to Rome and his blood ties to Caesar. The climax occurs with Caesar's assassination, portrayed both as a political necessity and a tragic personal loss, particularly for Brutus, who must confront the consequences of his actions. This tragedy not only delves into the political implications of Caesar's death but also examines the emotional turmoil experienced by the characters, culminating in a powerful reflection on freedom and tyranny in the context of Roman history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Caesar, Julius -- Drama |
| Subject | Tragedies |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15804 |
| Release Date | May 9, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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