Julius Caesar - Softcover

Martin, Melanie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0756001994 ISBN 13: 9780756001995

Publisher: Teachers Discovery, 2003

Synopsis

Julius Caesar is one of Shakespeare's most majestic works. Set in the tumultuous days of ancient Rome, this play is renowned for its memorable characters and political intrigue, and it has been captivating audiences and readers since it was first presented more than 400 years ago. This invaluable new study guide to one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies contains a selection of the finest criticism through the centuries on Julius Caesar, including commentaries by such important critics as Ben Jonson, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Kenneth Burke, and many others. Students will also benefit from the additional features in this volume, including an introduction by Harold Bloom, an accessible summary of the plot, an analysis of several key passages, a comprehensive list of characters, a biography of Shakespeare, essays discussing the main currents of criticism in each century since Shakespeare's time, and more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Teachers Discovery
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0756001994
• ISBN 13: 9780756001995
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 92