Julius CaesarJulius Caesar was a general and stateman whose favor among the Roman people was viewed as a threat and source of conflict with other consuls. He was eventually targeted by a group of conspirators who sought to neutralize his power and influence. After defeating his longtime enemy, Pompey, Caesar is celebrated upon his return home. Roman citizens are enamored by the general, while politicians are concerned with his growing accomplishments. They fear Caesar will become driven by ambition, coveting a position as the king of Rome. A group of conspirators, including the reluctant Brutus, create a plot to assassinate Caesar, effectively ending his rise to power. The action sparks civil unrest, leading to the discovery of the participants true motivations. William Shakespeare’s interpretation of Julius Caesar’s story is arguably the most famous version. It’s been adapted across various mediums including film and television. The story is ripe with deception and betrayal but also guilt and retribution. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Julius Caesar is both modern and readable. |
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... comes in triumph over Pompey's blood? Be gone! Run to your houses, fall upon your knees, Pray to the gods to intermit the plague That needs must light on this ingratitude. FLAVIUS: Go, go, good countrymen, and, for this fault, Assemble ...
... come from the throng; look upon Caesar. CAESAR: What say'st thou to me now? Speak once again. SOOTHSAYER: Beware the ides of March. CAESAR: He is a dreamer; let us leave him. Pass. Sennet. Exeunt all but Brutus and Cassius. CASSIUS ...
... Come on my right hand, for this ear is deaf, And tell me truly what thou think'st of him. Sennet. Exeunt Caesar and all his Train but Casca. CASCA: You pull'd me by the cloak; would you speak with me? BRUTUS: Ay, Casca, tell us what ...
... come home to you, or, if you will, Come home to me and I will wait for you. CASSIUS: I will do so. Till then, think of the world. Exit Brutus. Well, Brutus, thou art noble; yet, I see Thy honorable mettle may be wrought From that it is.
... they point upon. CICERO: Indeed, it is a strange-disposed time. But men may construe things after their fashion, Clean from the purpose of the things themselves. Comes Caesar to the Capitol tomorrow? CASCA: He doth, for Scene III.