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Julius Caesar

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Shakespeare's portrayal of Caesar presents a modern, complex character who grapples with vulnerability and self-awareness, contrasting with Plutarch's depiction. The play's open-ended structure suggests that its events resonate beyond the final scene, leaving the historical significance ambiguous. John D. Cox's introduction explores genre, characterization, and rhetoric, alongside a comprehensive history of critical analysis. Additional appendices feature key excerpts from influential works by Lucretius, Plutarch, and Montaigne, enriching the reader's understanding of the play's context.

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Taal
Engels
Uitgever
Maple Press
Jaar van publicatie
2014
Aantal pagina's
114
ISBN13
9789380005706
Reeks
Eerste editie
1599
Oorspronkelijke titel
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
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Shakespeare's portrayal of Caesar presents a modern, complex character who grapples with vulnerability and self-awareness, contrasting with Plutarch's depiction. The play's open-ended structure suggests that its events resonate beyond the final scene, leaving the historical significance ambiguous. John D. Cox's introduction explores genre, characterization, and rhetoric, alongside a comprehensive history of critical analysis. Additional appendices feature key excerpts from influential works by Lucretius, Plutarch, and Montaigne, enriching the reader's understanding of the play's context.