Cassius and others convince Brutus to join a conspiracy to kill Caesar.On the day of the assassination, Caesar plans to stay home at the urging of his wife, Calphurnia. Brutus, Caesar’s friend and ally, fears that Caesar will become king, destroying the republic. As the action begins, Rome prepares for Caesar’s triumphal entrance. The first part of the play leads to his death the second portrays the consequences. Entire Play Caesar’s assassination is just the halfway point of Julius Caesar.The new edition achieves the feat of unprecedented clarity of presentation without any cuts to the original text or the detailed explanations. Finally, the entire text has been redesigned and reset to enhance readability. In addition, the notes and the introductory material have been completely revised in line with new research and in order to make them clearer and more accessible. The detailed explanatory notes are written clearly and positioned right next to the text–no more squinting at microscopic footnotes or flipping pages back and forth in search of endnotes! The new edition of the series features new covers and new illustrations, including both new drawings and photos from recent productions of Shakespeare’s plays around the globe. Each book ends with a complete list of Shakespeare’s plays and a brief chronology of the Bard’s life. Scene synopses and character summaries clarify confusing plots, while incisive essays explore the historical context and Shakespeare’s sources. Every book is well illustrated, and starts with a commentary and character summary. Each play is presented complete and unabridged, in large print. This exclusive collection of the Bard’s best works has been designed specifically for readers new to Shakespeare’s rich literary legacy. The Oxford School Shakespeare has become the preferred introduction to the literary legacy of the greatest playwright in the English language.
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