Julius Caesar: Third Series (The Arden Shakespeare Third Series)

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His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. This edition of "Julius Caesar" provides a lively edition of one of Shakespeare's most familiar and studied plays.

The introduction sets the play in the context of the last years of Elizabeth I's reign, with rebellion stirring and conflicts over the calendar. In addition to his work as an editor, he has published studies of Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and the Stuart Court Masque, among others, though it is for his work as an editor that he is primarily known. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.William Shakespeare, 1564 - 1616 Although there are many myths and mysteries surrounding William Shakespeare, a great deal is actually known about his life. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Since studying Drama at school and then later at University and now as strictly amateur actor, the only version of Shakespeare's plays that I will use are those by Arden.

The only unfortunate feature of this edition is its over-hasty discussion of modern criticism - running to less than three pages - despite the editor's conviction that New Historicist, Cultural Materialist and feminist work offer rich new seams of understanding.He died at Stratford-upon-Avon April 23, 1616, and was buried two days later on the grounds of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford. Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. Thus, according to Daniell, 'Caesar did, and did not, deserve to die,' while Brutus 'is, and is not, the tragic hero. The likes of Catherine Belsey, John Drakakis and Alan Sinfield merit a solitary sentence each, and Coppelia Kahn, a mere two. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal.

It was through his popularity that the troupe gained the attention of the new king, James I, who appointed them the King's Players in 1603. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

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He was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, son of John Shakespeare, a prosperous merchant and local politician and Mary Arden, who had the wealth to send their oldest son to Stratford Grammar School. A wonderful introduction covering the many aspects of how and why Shakespeare's Julius Caesar has been staged through time; insight into Shakespeare's motives in writing the play set in context of the Elizabethan court and much more. If you do not have a society account or have forgotten your username or password, please contact your society. For librarians and administrators, your personal account also provides access to institutional account management.Seller has stated it will dispatch the item within 1 working day upon receipt of cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab . William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English dramatist, poet, and actor, generally regarded as the greatest playwright of all time. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.