The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar by William Shakespeare
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Commentator | Hudson, Henry Norman, 1814-1886 |
| Contributor | George, Andrew Jackson, 1855-1907 |
| Editor | Black, Ebenezer Charlton, 1861-1927 |
| LoC No. | 08016937 |
| Title | The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar |
| Alternate Title | Julius Caesar |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar" by William Shakespeare is a classic play written in the early 17th century. It focuses on the assassination of Julius Cæsar, exploring themes of power, betrayal, and political morality through the actions of key players like Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony. The work is notable not only for its historical significance but also for its dramatic exploration of ambition and moral conflict. The beginning of the play sets the stage by introducing the political climate of Rome, particularly the tension surrounding Julius Cæsar's rising power and the conspiratorial feelings of those who perceive him as a threat to the Republic. Citizens express their loyalty to Cæsar, while two tribunes, Marullus and Flavius, seek to disperse the crowd, hinting at the conflict ahead. This initial scene underscores the division among the Roman populace and foreshadows the conspirators' plot that will lead to Cæsar's downfall, setting the tone for a tragedy driven by ambition and ideological fervor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Tragedies |
| Subject | Conspiracies -- Drama |
| Subject | Brutus, Marcus Junius, 85 B.C.?-42 B.C. -- Drama |
| Subject | Caesar, Julius -- Assassination -- Drama |
| Subject | Assassins -- Drama |
| Subject | Rome -- History -- Civil War, 43-31 B.C. -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28334 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 341 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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