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Cliffsnotes on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
Contributor(s): Vickers, James E. (Author), Perry, Martha (Author)

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 ISBN: 0764585959     ISBN-13: 9780764585951
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
OUR PRICE: $7.61  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 2000
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Annotation: Dramatizing the political battles in Rome during the height of the Pax Romanum, Shakespeare pits Caesar against an untold number of conspirators and lets the daggers fly. In the end, Antony comes to carry on the rule of the Caesars.

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BISAC Categories:
- Study Aids | Book Notes
- Literary Criticism | Shakespeare
- Drama | Shakespeare
Dewey: 822.33
LCCN: 00035109
Series: Cliffsnotes Literature Guides
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5.32" W x 8.27" L (0.30 lbs) 114 pages
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Publisher Description:
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer summaries and expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

In CliffsNotes on Julius Caesar, you follow the dramatic political battles of Rome during the height of the Pax Romanum. Shakespeare pits Caesar against an untold number of conspirators and lets the daggers fly. In the end, who will carry on the rule of the Caesars?

This user-friendly guide makes studying a snap--with visual icons flagging key themes, literary devices, and more. You'll come to understand the overall structure of the play, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author. Features that help you study include

  • Shakespeare's background and career highlights
  • Scene-by-scene summaries
  • Character analyses of major players
  • A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
  • Critical essays
  • A review section that tests your knowledge
  • Glossaries of key words and terms

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