Julius CaesarThe Signet Classics edition of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of conspiracy and betrayal. In the first of his Roman history plays, the Bard tells the story of the murder of emperor Julius Caesar and the gruesome aftermath as ancient Rome descends into a violent mob. This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes: • An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater • A special introduction to the play by the editors, William and Barbara Rosen • Selections from Plutarch's Lives of Noble Grecians and Romans, the source from which Shakespeare derived Julius Caesar • Dramatic criticism from Roy Walker, Maynard Mack, Richard David, and others • A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Julius Caesar • Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format • Recommended readings |
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... hath buried Thoughts of great value, worthy cogitations. Tell me, good Brutus, can you see your face? BRUTUS No, Cassius, for the eye sees not itself But by reflection, by some other things. CASSIUS 'Tis just; And it is very much ...
... hath buried Thoughts of great value, worthy cogitations. Tell me, good Brutus, can you see your face? BRUTUS No, Cassius, for the eye sees not itself But by reflection, by some other things. CASSIUS 'Tis just; And it is very much ...
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... fitting; high serious 172 chew upon consider 175 these such 178 s.d. train followers And he will, after his sour fashion, tell you What hath proceeded worthy note today. BRUTUS I will do so. But look you, Cassius, The angry.
... fitting; high serious 172 chew upon consider 175 these such 178 s.d. train followers And he will, after his sour fashion, tell you What hath proceeded worthy note today. BRUTUS I will do so. But look you, Cassius, The angry.
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... hath chanced today, That Caesar looks so sad. CASCA Why, you were with him, were you not? BRUTUS I should not then ask Casca what had chanced. CASCA Why, there was a crown offered him; and being offered him, he put it by with the back ...
... hath chanced today, That Caesar looks so sad. CASCA Why, you were with him, were you not? BRUTUS I should not then ask Casca what had chanced. CASCA Why, there was a crown offered him; and being offered him, he put it by with the back ...
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... hath no music in himself. . . Is fit for treasons . . . Let no such man be trusted”) 206 sort manner 216 pulled me ... hath the falling sickness. CASSIUS No, Caesar hath it not; but you and I 230.
... hath no music in himself. . . Is fit for treasons . . . Let no such man be trusted”) 206 sort manner 216 pulled me ... hath the falling sickness. CASSIUS No, Caesar hath it not; but you and I 230.
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William Shakespeare William Rosen, Barbara Rosen. No, Caesar hath it not; but you and I 230 marry indeed (originally an oath on the name of the Virgin Mary) 232 honest worthy (ironic) 234 gentle noble 236 mere foolery totally absurd 238 ...
William Shakespeare William Rosen, Barbara Rosen. No, Caesar hath it not; but you and I 230 marry indeed (originally an oath on the name of the Virgin Mary) 232 honest worthy (ironic) 234 gentle noble 236 mere foolery totally absurd 238 ...
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