Julius Caesar | Julius Caesar Summary | William Shakespeare | English Lecture
Key Facts of the tragedy Julius Caesar
Author: William Shakespeare (life duration: 1564-1616)
Full Title: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Composing date: 1599
Published date: 1623
Literary Period: Renaissance
Genre: Tragic drama; history play or political play
Time setting: 44 B.C.E.
Place setting: Rome and environs
Climax: Brutus’s suicide
Antagonist: Cassius
Historical Context
Gaius Julius Caesar, a historical figure, lived from 100 B.C.E. to March 15, 44 B.C.E. In 60 B.C.E., he formed a political alliance known as the First Triumvirate with Crassus and Pompey. Caesar's leadership in various wars expanded Rome's territory, reaching as far as Britain, ultimately sparking a civil war. His triumph resulted in being declared dictator for life, leading to his assassination and the subsequent rise of the Roman Empire.
During Shakespeare's era, government censorship compelled writers to indirectly address contemporary politics. In 1599, Queen Elizabeth, aging and without heirs, raised concerns about potential political unrest or even civil war upon her death. It is likely that Shakespeare crafted Julius Caesar as a cautionary tale for ambitious British nobles who might seek power following Elizabeth's demise.
-
1:04:12
Barstool Chicago
5 hours agoThe Mid Show LIVE | Tuesday, May 21st, 2024
13.1K -
2:07:33
Tucker Carlson
4 hours agoErik Prince: CIA Corruption, Killer Drones, and Government Surveillance
112K250 -
2:04:54
Due Dissidence
7 hours agoICC Seeks ARREST WARRANT for Netanyahu, Assange WINS New Hearing, Trump to Rally in SOUTH BRONX
27K19 -
1:59:47
Barstool Yak
5 hours agoThe Yak with Big Cat & Co. Presented by Rhoback | The Yak 5-21-24
25.9K3 -
1:27:05
TheAlecLaceShow
6 hours agoGuests: Nick Searcy | Hung Cao | Cohen Testimony | Butker Speech | J6 Doc | The Alec Lace Show
31.7K6 -
2:55:29
The Charlie Kirk Show
5 hours agoDems' College Conundrum + Voter Fraud Loophole | Farage, Engelbrecht, Dr. Carson | LIVE 5.17.24
100K33 -
3:05:34
Russell Brand
8 hours agoTrump Trial: Cohen Admits Stealing THOUSANDS From Trump! - Stay Free #370
163K217 -
49:08
TENET Media
4 hours agoCan Protesters Pass ‘Gaza 101’ Quiz? | Dave Rubin & Isabel Brown
32.5K13 -
58:01
The Dan Bongino Show
8 hours agoThe NY Case Against Trump Keeps On Giving (Ep. 2254) - 05/21/2024
495K1.85K -
4:30:30
Turtleboy Daily News
20 hours agoKaren Read Trial Day 15
55.5K12