The Tragedy of Julius Caesar (Core Classics)
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Shakespeare transforms the history of the brilliant and ambitious Roman leader Julius Caesar into a powerful drama that examines the mixed motivations of the men who plotted to kill Caesar, and the unintended consequences of their violent actions. This Core Classics® volume presents a shortened version of Shakespeare’s play, first as a short story, and then as the script for a play, perfect for readers’ theater or classroom performance, in a specially adapted, condensed version using Shakespeare’s original language. The book also provides historical background on the life of Julius Caesar, as well as information on William Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre. The Core Classics® series presents stories loved for generations in abridged versions for young readers, illustrated and annotated, and faithful to the style, plot, and themes of the originals. This volume includes a brief biography of the author and an introduction by E. D. Hirsch, Jr. In the upper elementary grades, Core Classics are suitable for strong readers or reading aloud; in middle school and up, the texts are appropriate for independent reading.
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William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon”. His extant works include some collaboration, consisting of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, the authorship of some of which is uncertain. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.
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- ISBN
- 9781683806165
- Publication Date
- January 1, 1900
- Publisher
- Core Knowledge Foundation
- Page Count
- 259
- Word Count
- 12158
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 10 - 12 years
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