Julius Caesar (Shakespeare, Signet Classic)

ISBN: 0451526899

Author: Shakespeare, William

Condition: New

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: 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