Julius Caesar

by William Shakespeare, William Rosen (Editor), Barbara Rosen (Editor)

Overview

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 Julius Caesar and the gruesome aftermath as Rome descends into a violent mob.

This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:

• An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
• A special introduction to the play by the editor, 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
• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
• And more...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780451526892
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/1998
Series:	Shakespeare, Signet Classic
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	4.13(w) x 6.75(h) x 0.64(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Place of Death:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

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Table of Contents

Julius Caesar - William Shakespeare - Edited by William and Barbara Rosen Roy Walker: From Unto Caesar: A Review of Recent Productions
Maynard Mack: The Modernity of 'Julius Caesar'
Richard David: A Review of 'Julius Caesar'
Ralph Berry: On Directing Shakespeare: An Interview with Trevor Nunn, Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company
Sylvan Barnet: 'Julius Caesar' on the Stage and Screen

NEWLY ADDED ESSAYS:
Peggy Goodman endel: Julio Cesar: The 1986 Florida Shakespeare Festival
Coppelia Kahn: A Voluntary Wound.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for William Shakespeare: Complete Works

“Remarkable . . . makes Shakespeare’s extraordinary accomplishment more vivid than ever.”—James Shapiro, professor, Columbia University, bestselling author of A Year in the Life of Shakespeare: 1599
 
“A feast of literary and historical information.”—The Wall Street Journal

From the Publisher

The latest in Yale's "Annotated Shakespeare" series are two of the old boy's greatest hits. Besides the scholarly texts, these include lists of suggested further reading, essays, and more. Fab for the price. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

"John Cox's edition of Julius Caesar is very user-friendly—it has copious and concise explanatory notes, generous selections from Shakespeare's sources, and a critical introduction that does a remarkable job of highlighting the main lines of interpreting the play over the centuries."

Paul A. Cantor

Part of L.A. Theatre Works’ The Play’s the Thing series, this production is a stellar example of the ensemble’s talent. There’s a perfect balance between human voice and background music/sound effects. The all-American cast provides a fresh and equally professional approach to this classic, which is typically performed by British actors. In addition, the production quality is excellent; the depth of the “stage” seems apparent as audiences hear actors at different volume levels, which helps to suggest their proximity to the main character in each scene. Overall, JULIUS CAESAR is a wonderful addition to any audio theater library. R.A.P. SYNC 2014 ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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