| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Translator |
Schlegel, August Wilhelm von, 1767-1845 |
| Title |
Julius Caesar
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| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau
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| Summary |
"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare is a renowned tragedy written during the late 16th century. The play explores themes of power, betrayal, and the complexities of loyalty through its historical context surrounding the assassination of Julius Caesar. Key characters include Caesar himself, who is at the center of the political turmoil, as well as Brutus, Cassius, and Marc Antony, who navigate the political landscape of Rome in the wake of Caesar's rise and subsequent death. The opening of the play sets the stage in Rome, with Flavius and Marullus encountering citizens celebrating Caesar’s triumph. They express their discontent with the public’s adoration for Caesar, who defeated Pompey, a former leader. Tension rises as a soothsayer warns Caesar to "beware the Ides of March," foreshadowing his impending doom. As the play progresses, Brutus grapples with his feelings towards Caesar, revealing the internal conflict that ultimately leads to the conspiracy against him. The scene establishes a politically charged atmosphere filled with foreboding and sets the stage for the unfolding events that center around loyalty and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Tragedies
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| Subject |
Conspiracies -- Drama
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| Subject |
Brutus, Marcus Junius, 85 B.C.?-42 B.C. -- Drama
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| Subject |
Caesar, Julius -- Assassination -- Drama
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| Subject |
Assassins -- Drama
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| Subject |
Rome -- History -- Civil War, 43-31 B.C. -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9875 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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