The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
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 Produced by Kevin Handy and the Online Distributed
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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
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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