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The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar

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Original author: William Shakespeare

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"The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written and first performed in 1599. The play dramatizes the conspiracy to assassinate Roman dictator Julius Caesar and the civil war that follows. While Caesar's name appears in the title, the story focuses on Brutus, whose inner conflict between personal loyalty and public duty drives the tragedy. Through political intrigue, persuasive rhetoric, and moral dilemmas, Shakespeare explores themes of power, ambition, and the fragility of republican government.

The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar, by William Shakespeare. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #28334.

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11 Chapters

  1. 1.Introduction: And Notes by159 words
  2. 2.Preface495 words
  3. 3.Introduction: Page118 words
  4. 4.Introduction (1)8,710 words
  5. 5.Introduction (2)7,841 words
  6. 6.Act I: SCENE I. Rome. A street (1)8,339 words
  1. 7.Act I: SCENE I. Rome. A street (2)3,597 words
  2. 8.Act II: SCENE I. Rome. BRUTUS'S orchard10,569 words
  3. 9.Act III: SCENE I. Rome. Before the Capitol; the Senate sitting10,372 words
  4. 10.Act IV: SCENE I. Rome. A room in ANTONY'S house7,700 words
  5. 11.Act V: SCENE I. The plains of Philippi9,065 words