Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title Julius Caesar
Credits the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers
Summary "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play written during the late 16th century. The narrative revolves around the political machinations surrounding the assassination of Julius Caesar, exploring themes such as ambition, loyalty, friendship, and the complex nature of power. Key characters include the noble Brutus, a close friend of Caesar who grapples with moral dilemmas, and Cassius, who manipulates Brutus and leads the conspiracy against Caesar. At the start of the play, the scene is set in Rome, where two tribunes, Flavius and Marullus, confront a gathering of citizens celebrating Caesar's triumph over Pompey. The tribunes express their disdain for the public's fickle loyalty and urge them to return home, inciting a deeper reflection on the nature of power and the responsibilities of citizenship. As the action unfolds, we see Caesar being approached by a soothsayer who warns him to "beware the Ides of March." This foreboding serves as a crucial moment that foreshadows the chaos and betrayal that will follow. Brutus's internal conflict begins to surface when Cassius tries to draw him into the conspiracy against Caesar, setting the stage for the tragic events that will ensue. (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. 1522
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 18, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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