The Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Commentary

by William Shakespeare

Publishers:

Focus Publishing; R. Pullins

, 2008

Overview

While it is titled The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, the play follows the character of Marcus Brutus and the psychological conflicts between honor, patriotism, and friendship. The play is one of several written by Shakespeare based on true Roman events. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar portrays the conspiracy against Julius Caesar, his assassination, and the Battle of Philippi—where his betrayers are defeated. Shakespeare’s sources for the play were the biographies of Brutus and Caesar included in Plutarch’s Lives.

Product Details

• Title: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Commentary
• Author: William Shakespeare
• Series: New Kittredge Shakespeare
• Publishers: Focus Publishing, R. Pullins
• Print Publication Date: 2008
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 › Julius Caesar--Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:TRGDYJLSCSRCOMM
• Resource Type: Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T16:00:36Z

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564; died 23 April 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon”. His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems.