In Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare exploits the most notorious murder in classical history to tell a tragic tale of friendship, ambition and betrayal. As the greatest figures of the Roman Republic are swept along on the tide of a terrifying conspiracy, a touchingly human story is revealed in some of the most beautiful poetry ever written.
Illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert (1817-1897), famous for his depictions of historical scenes. As well as Shakespeare, he illustrated works of Sir Walter Scott, Cervantes, Wilkie Collins and Wordsworth.
With an Afterword by Ned Halley.
| ISBN: | 9781907360824 |
| Publication date: | 1st April 2013 |
| Author: | William Shakespeare |
| Publisher: | Macmillan Collector's Library an imprint of Macmillan |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 176 pages |
| Genres: |
Classic and pre-20th century plays Classic fiction: general and literary |
In Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare exploits the most notorious murder in classical history to tell a tragic tale of friendship, ambition and betrayal. As the greatest figures of the Roman Republic are swept along on the tide of a terrifying conspiracy, a touchingly human story is revealed in some of the most beautiful poetry ever written.Illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert (1817-1897), famous for his depictions of historical scenes.
Julius Caesar features in the following genres: Classic and pre-20th century plays, Classic fiction: general and literary
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Julius Caesar was written by William Shakespeare and published by Macmillan Collector's Library an imprint of Macmillan
Julius Caesar has 176 pages