Julius Caesar

<p><strong>The Signet Classics edition of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of conspiracy and betrayal.</strong><br /><br />In the first of his Roman history plays, the Bard tells the story of the murder of emperor Julius Caesar and the gruesome aftermath as ancient Rome descends into a violent mob.<br /><br />This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes:<br /><br />&bull; An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater<br />&bull; A special introduction to the play by the editors, William and Barbara Rosen<br />&bull; Selections from Plutarch's <em>Lives of Noble Grecians and Romans</em>, the source from which Shakespeare derived <em>Julius Caesar</em><br />&bull; Dramatic criticism from Roy Walker, Maynard Mack, Richard David, and others<br />&bull; A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of <em>Julius Caesar</em><br />&bull; Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format<br />&bull; Recommended readings</p>