ISBN: 1440628440 9781440628443

Category: Drama / Shakespeare

Page count: 304

<b>The Signet Classics edition of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of conspiracy and betrayal.</b><br><br>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.<br><br>This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes:<br><br>• An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater<br>• A special introduction to the play by the editors, William and Barbara Rosen<br>• Selections from Plutarch's <i>Lives of Noble Grecians and Romans</i>, the source from which Shakespeare derived <i>Julius Caesar</i><br>• Dramatic criticism from Roy Walker, Maynard Mack, Richard David, and others<br>• A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of <i>Julius Caesar</i><br>• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format<br>• Recommended readings