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Julius Caesar Thrift Study Edition

William Shakespeare

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Table of contents
  • Title Page2
  • Copyright Page3
  • Publisher’s Note4
  • Table of Contents5
  • Julius Caesar - WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE6
  • Dramatis Personae6
  • Act I—Scene I—Rome - A STREET7
  • Scene II—A public place7
  • Scene III—A street10
  • Act II—Scene I—Rome - BRUTUS’S ORCHARD12
  • Scene II—Caesar’s house14
  • Scene III—A street near the Capitol15
  • Scene IV—Another part of the same street, before the house of Brutus15
  • Act III—Scene I—Rome - BEFORE THE CAPITOL—THE SENATE SITTING ABOVE17
  • Scene II—The Forum19
  • Scene III—A street21
  • Act IV—Scene I - A HOUSE IN ROME23
  • Scene II—Camp near Sardis - BEFORE BRUTUS’S TENT23
  • Scene III—Brutus’s tent23
  • Act V—Scene I - THE PLAINS OF PHILIPPI27
  • Scene II—The field of battle28
  • Scene III—Another part of the field28
  • Scene IV—Another part of the field29
  • Scene V—Another part of the field29
  • Study Guide - Text by31
  • SECTION ONE - Introduction32
  • The Life and Work of William Shakespeare32
  • Historical Background32
  • Performance of the Play33
  • Master List of Characters33
  • Summary of the Play33
  • Estimated Reading Time34
  • SECTION TWO35
  • Act I35
  • SECTION THREE39
  • Act II39
  • SECTION FOUR43
  • Act III43
  • SECTION FIVE46
  • Act IV46
  • SECTION SIX49
  • Act V49
  • DOVER THRIFT EDITIONS52
Book details
  • Vendor Dover Publications
  • SKU 9780486112732
  • ISBN-13 9780486112732
  • Author William Shakespeare
  • Category Fiction
  • Subject Classics

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A charismatic politician's assassination leads to a civil war in Shakespeare's drama of ancient Rome. Written in 1599 about an event from more than 2,000 years ago, this historical play continues to captivate modern audiences with its memorable characters, poetic speeches, and profound examination of the conflicting claims of ambition, ethics, and loyalty. With its compelling insights into history and human nature, Julius Caesar often serves as an introduction to the works of Shakespeare — and this Dover Thrift Study Edition offers a definitive survey of the drama. Created to help the reader gain a thorough understanding of the content and context of Julius Caesar, the guide includes: • Scene-by-scene summaries • Explanations and discussions of the plot • Question-and-answer sections • Shakespeare biography • List of characters and more Dover Thrift Study Editions feature everything that students need to undertake a confident reading of a classic text, as well as to prepare themselves for class discussions, essays, and exams.