Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.

Traces the military and political career of Julius Caesar who became dictator of the Roman Empire in 49 B.C. and discusses the history and culture of Ancient Rome.

One of the best movie adaptations of the classic Shakespeare play, chronicling the events around the assassination of Julius Caesar.

A collection of critical essays and commentary on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

Presents the text of the tragedy in which Brutus, best friend of Julius Caesar, destroys himself when he reluctantly joins a plot to murder the Roman ruler; and includes an overview of the playwright's life, world, and theater; a selection of dramatic criticism; a stage and screen history; and a list of recommended readings.

Julius Caesar leads his legions across the Rubicon River to confront his last rival for supreme power, a victory that will split Rome in a destructive civil war, test the bonds of long-time friendship, and lead to the betrayal of his closest ally.

Retells Shakespeare's most popular plays in an easy-to-read format.

An intimate history of Shakespeare, following him through a single year--1599--that changed not only his fortunes but the course of literature. How was Shakespeare transformed from being a talented poet and playwright to become one of the greatest writers who ever lived? In this one exhilarating year we follow what he reads and writes, what he sees, and whom he works with as he invests in the new Globe Theatre and creates four of his most famous plays--Henry...