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MarthaYoung 01/19/2009
good stuff, haven't had time to read it yet but it came nice and neat just as expected.
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VickieOehring 08/17/2008
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!
MatthewCrutche r 08/10/2008
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.
RaviTadinada 06/01/2008
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 trying to assassinate Caesar because he has amassed too much power and they are afraid he might try and become a king. Julius Caesar, although given many warnings, went on the the house of the senate on the ides of March. There he was killed by the conspirators, of whom Brutus, Caesar's friends, was one. The play portrays one of the most influential revolutions. It show the history and what Shakespeare thinks of the time. This play is mostly accurate to the real history of this time and effectively shows what time was like at this time. On of the major themes in this play was the cycle of violence. In the beginning, "God" allowed Caesar to become near ruler. Then Brutus and the conspirators question God's decision by killing Caesar. There is divine retribution signified by the war, and then peace is restored.
romonko 05/24/2007
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.
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