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by: William Shakespeare
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 822.33
EAN: 9780743482745
ISBN: 0743482743
Label: Washington Square Press
Manufacturer: Washington Square Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: January 01, 2004
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Sales Rank: 19452
Studio: Washington Square Press
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Folger Shakespeare Library
The world's leading center for Shakespeare studies
Each edition includes:
• Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play
• Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play
• Scene-by-scene plot summaries
• A key to famous lines and phrases
• An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language
• An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
• Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books
Essay by Coppélia Kahn
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's 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.
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Rating:  - the only way to go
Folger's shakespeare is THE only way to go when readng Shakespeare.
Word definitions on the left page along with act. summations, and the script on the right.
Way to go Folgers. You made our Kids Shakespeare camp GREAT!
Rating: - A Masterpiece
Julius Caesar is one of the best plays ever writeen by Shakespeare in my opinion. It has drama, action, and comedy all tied up into a touching story with a sad end. It helps give insight into how the poltics worked, and what drove the men to kill Caesar. I think everyone should read this book atleast once.
Rating: - Roman Revolution
Julius Caesar is a classic book that everyone should read. This play of Shakespeare tells an accurate story of the Roman Revolution of 40 BC. This is a excellent play and great to watch on movie or as a play, but it works well in book form and also makes the script easier to analyze. Under scrutiny, you can see the subtle hints that Shakespeare makes about monarchy being better than a republic. Shakespeare, growing up in the monarchy of Great Britain. This play is about Brutus and the other conspirators ... Read More
Rating: - Another enjoyable history lesson.
As with so many of Shakespeare's history and tragedy plays, this one is a wonderful history lesson. It is also a wonderful character portrayal of some well-known historical figures. Brutus is a fine example of one of Shakespeare's most wonderfully portrayed tragic figures. Brutus is the true hero of this tragic play. There are lots of wonderful soliliquays, and the language used is just beautiful. A wonderful play to re-read.
Rating: - The Power Of Language
Julius Caesar is murdered very shortly into this play so while he bears the title the play is about the conspirators and the supporters of caesar and the struggle for power that comes after his asassination. The power of language to persude the masses and the fickle nature of crowds are only a few of the themes that Shakespeare explores.
Shakespeare explores the nature of tyranny, politics and absolute power in ways that must have been remarkably risky and controversial in his day.
Someone ... Read More
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