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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... true or false, commercially attractive. For the next ten years or so, various records show Shakespeare's dual career as playwright and man of the theater in London, and as an important local figure in Stratford. In 1608-9 his acting ...
... true or false, commercially attractive. For the next ten years or so, various records show Shakespeare's dual career as playwright and man of the theater in London, and as an important local figure in Stratford. In 1608-9 his acting ...
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... true friendship 40 trouble of my countenance my troubled appearance 41 Merely wholly 42 passions... difference conflicting emotions 43 proper to concerning 44 soil blemish 47 construe interpret Than that poor Brutus,
... true friendship 40 trouble of my countenance my troubled appearance 41 Merely wholly 42 passions... difference conflicting emotions 43 proper to concerning 44 soil blemish 47 construe interpret Than that poor Brutus,
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... true 58 turn reflect 59 hidden worthiness true nobility, inner worth 60 shadow reflection 61 best respect highest repute 64 Brutus had his eyes (so that he could see properly) 68 Therefor as to that 70 glass mirror 71 modestly without ...
... true 58 turn reflect 59 hidden worthiness true nobility, inner worth 60 shadow reflection 61 best respect highest repute 64 Brutus had his eyes (so that he could see properly) 68 Therefor as to that 70 glass mirror 71 modestly without ...
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... true, this god did shake. His coward lips did from their color fly; And that same eye whose bend doth awe the world Did lose his luster. I did hear him groan, Ay, and that tongue of his that bade the Romans 103 chafing with raging ...
... true, this god did shake. His coward lips did from their color fly; And that same eye whose bend doth awe the world Did lose his luster. I did hear him groan, Ay, and that tongue of his that bade the Romans 103 chafing with raging ...
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... true man. BRUTUS What said he when he came unto himself? CASCA Marry, before he fell down, when he perceived the common herd was glad he refused the crown, he plucked me ope his doublet and offered them his throat to cut. An I had been ...
... true man. BRUTUS What said he when he came unto himself? CASCA Marry, before he fell down, when he perceived the common herd was glad he refused the crown, he plucked me ope his doublet and offered them his throat to cut. An I had been ...
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