Julius Caesar
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
One of Shakespeare's most enduring political tragedies, Julius Caesar chronicles the conspiracy against Rome's most powerful ruler and the violent consequences that follow his assassination on the Ides of March. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the late Roman Republic, the play presents a gripping examination of ambition, loyalty, manipulation, and the corrupting nature of political power. Edited by T.S. Dorsch for the prestigious Arden Shakespeare series, this edition provides scholarly annotations, an authoritative introduction, and a carefully prepared text that illuminates Shakespeare's dramatic language and historical sources. The Arden edition argues for a nuanced reading of the play's central figures — Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, and Antony — each embodying conflicting ideals of honour and self-interest. With its iconic funeral oration and richly drawn characters, Julius Caesar remains essential reading for students, scholars, and theatregoers alike.
Author: William Shakespeare
Format: Paperback
Published: 1966, The Arden Shakespeare
Genre: Plays
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
One of Shakespeare's most enduring political tragedies, Julius Caesar chronicles the conspiracy against Rome's most powerful ruler and the violent consequences that follow his assassination on the Ides of March. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the late Roman Republic, the play presents a gripping examination of ambition, loyalty, manipulation, and the corrupting nature of political power. Edited by T.S. Dorsch for the prestigious Arden Shakespeare series, this edition provides scholarly annotations, an authoritative introduction, and a carefully prepared text that illuminates Shakespeare's dramatic language and historical sources. The Arden edition argues for a nuanced reading of the play's central figures — Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, and Antony — each embodying conflicting ideals of honour and self-interest. With its iconic funeral oration and richly drawn characters, Julius Caesar remains essential reading for students, scholars, and theatregoers alike.