Julius Caesar

<b>The Signet Classics edition of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of conspiracy and betrayal.</b> <p/>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. <p/>This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes: <p/>- An overview of Shakespeare's life world and theater<br>- A special introduction to the play by the editors William and Barbara Rosen<br>- Selections from Plutarch's <i>Lives of Noble Grecians and Romans</i> the source from which Shakespeare derived <i>Julius Caesar</i><br>- Dramatic criticism from Roy Walker Maynard Mack Richard David and others<br>- A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors directors and productions of <i>Julius Caesar</i><br>- Text notes and commentaries printed in the clearest most readable format<br>- Recommended readings