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Julius Caesar (New Folger Library Shakespeare),New
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The authoritative edition of Julius Caesar from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers.Shakespeare may have written Julius Caesar as the first of his plays to be performed at the Globe, in 1599. For it, he turned to a key event in Roman history: Caesars death at the hands of friends and fellow politicians. Renaissance writers disagreed over the assassination, seeing Brutus, a leading conspirator, as either hero or villain. Shakespeares play keeps this debate alive.This edition includes:Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the playNewly revised explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the playScenebyscene plot summariesA key to the plays famous lines and phrasesAn introduction to reading Shakespeares languageAn essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the playFresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Librarys vast holdings of rare booksAn uptodate annotated guide to further readingEssay by Copplia KahnThe Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the worlds largest collection of Shakespeares printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Julius Caesar? A: The main theme of Julius Caesar revolves around the conflict between honor and ambition, exploring the moral implications of political assassination and the complexities of friendship and loyalty.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for students? A: Yes, this edition is specifically designed for students and general readers, featuring explanatory notes, scene summaries, and an introduction to help with understanding Shakespeare's language.
- Q: How many pages does this edition have? A: This edition of Julius Caesar contains 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book has a school binding, making it durable and suitable for classroom use.
- Q: Who is the author of Julius Caesar? A: The author of Julius Caesar is William Shakespeare.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on January 1, 2004.
- Q: Does this edition include additional scholarly essays? A: Yes, this edition includes an essay by leading Shakespeare scholar Coppélia Kahn, providing a modern perspective on the play.
- Q: What unique features does this edition offer? A: This edition offers freshly edited text, revised explanatory notes, scene-by-scene plot summaries, a key to famous lines, and fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library.
- Q: Can this edition help with understanding Shakespeare's language? A: Yes, it includes an introduction specifically aimed at helping readers understand Shakespeare's language and style.
- Q: Where is the Folger Shakespeare Library located? A: The Folger Shakespeare Library is located in Washington, DC, and is known for having the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works.