The 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:
âĸ An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
âĸ A special introduction to the play by the editors, William and Barbara Rosen
âĸ Selections from Plutarch's Lives of Noble Grecians and Romans, the source from which Shakespeare derived Julius Caesar
âĸ Dramatic criticism from Roy Walker, Maynard Mack, Richard David, and others
âĸ A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Julius Caesar
âĸ Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format
âĸ Recommended readings