Julius Caesar (Audio Theatre Collection) (A Shakespeare Story) (Classic Shakespeare - Julius Caesar)

by William Shakespeare

Jonathan Bate (Editor) and Eric Rasmussen (Editor)

“It must be by his death.”
—Julius Caesar
 
Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of this masterpiece of political power play and manipulation—along with more than a hundred pages of exclusive features, including:
 
• an original Introduction to Julius Caesar
• incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work
• commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers
• photographs of key RSC productions
• an overview of Shakespeare’s theatrical career and chronology of his plays
 
Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.

• ISBN10: 0812969367
• ISBN13: 9780812969368
• Publish Date: 14 June 2011 (first published 1 January 1920)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Modern Library
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 208
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780812969368

Reviews

[clementine]

I enjoyed Julius Caesar a lot more than Richard III. It was a lot easier to keep track of, and the action moved quickly. I always find the historical plays really interesting because there's always the element of accuracy, and wondering what's being sacrificed for the sake of the audience's enjoyment.

I always like a ripple effect premise, and I really liked it in Julius Caesar, where what is meant to be a preventive measure ends up generating arguably more chaos and tragedy than it would have if they'd just left Caesar alone. Of course, I particularly enjoyed the conflict of Brutus's character, and the fact that it wasn't entirely black and white - justifications for Caesar's assassination could be made, although to me it seems like the action of the play overwhelmingly confirms that it was a bad move.

I guess I love a good political drama. Especially if there's death and prophecy.