Julius Caesar

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Julius Caesar

by William Shakespeare

EN·~1 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total
1

THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR - by William Shakespeare

0:03
2

Dramatis Personæ

0:53
3

ACT I - SCENE I. Rome. A street.

26:13
4

ACT II - SCENE I. Rome. Brutus’ orchard.

24:55
5

ACT III - SCENE I. Rome. Before the Capitol; the Senate sitting.

29:32
6

ACT IV - SCENE I. Rome. A room in Antony’s house.

19:51
7

ACT V - SCENE I. The plains of Philippi.

18:00

Description

The drama opens on the bustling streets of ancient Rome, where two city officials confront a restless crowd that has taken to celebrating Julius Caesar’s triumphant return. Their sharp exchanges with a carpenter and a cobbler reveal a city divided—some see Caesar as a hero, while others fear the erosion of republican virtue. This tension sets the stage for a clash between public spectacle and private ambition.

Soon the procession arrives, led by Caesar himself, flanked by his loyal allies and a wary soothsayer. The atmosphere is charged with omens, whispered warnings, and the palpable anxiety of those who sense that great power may soon be challenged. Listeners are drawn into a world where personal loyalties, political intrigue, and the weight of destiny begin to intertwine, promising a compelling exploration of honor, betrayal, and the fragile balance of a republic on the brink.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (114K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers

Release date

1998-11-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

1564–1616

A playwright, poet, and actor from Stratford-upon-Avon, he created characters and lines that have stayed alive for more than four centuries. His stories of love, ambition, jealousy, power, and forgiveness still feel startlingly human.

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