Julius Caesar

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Contributor:

Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written in the late 16th century. The narrative revolves around the assassination of Julius Caesar, focusing on the themes of betrayal, power, and the consequences of ambition. The central characters include Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony, portraying the political intrigue and moral complexities of Roman leadership. The opening of the play sets the stage in Rome, where the common citizens are celebrating Caesar's recent victory, much to the dismay of the tribunes Flavius and Marullus, who resent the populace's fickle love for Caesar. As the plot unfolds, various characters express their concerns about Caesar's rising power. The scene introduces pivotal figures like Brutus and Cassius, who are increasingly drawn into political conspiracy against Caesar, even as Brutus grapples with his feelings of loyalty and honor. This tension foreshadows the upheaval and conflict that will arise from their actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Caesar_(play)

Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-06-05