Julius Caesar - William Shakespeare

Featuring one of Shakespeare's most complex histories, this revised and repackaged edition includes an updated bibliography, suggested references, stage and film history of the play, and an overview of Shakespeare's life. Young Adult. \nThe Signet Classics edition of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of conspiracy and betrayal. \nIn 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. \n \nThis title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes: \n \n- An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater \n- A special introduction to the play by the editors, William and Barbara Rosen \n- Selections from Plutarch's Lives of Noble Grecians and Romans, the source from which Shakespeare derived Julius Caesar \n- Dramatic criticism from Roy Walker, Maynard Mack, Richard David, and others \n- A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Julius Caesar \n- Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format \n- Recommended readings\n