
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
The drama opens on a bustling Roman street, where two tribunes clash with a crowd of commoners over the display of Caesar’s triumphal decorations. Their fierce debate reveals a city divided: some citizens cheer the victorious general, while others distrust his growing power. Through sharp, witty exchanges, the playwright paints a vivid portrait of a republic teetering between loyalty and fear, setting the stage for the political tension that will soon unfold.
In the public forum, Caesar arrives with his entourage, exuding confidence and authority. His interactions with close allies and his wife hint at personal ambitions that extend beyond the battlefield. The swift, energetic dialogue between Caesar, his supporters, and the wary senators introduces the key figures whose loyalties and doubts will shape the story’s course. Listeners are drawn into a world where honor, ambition, and the fragile balance of power collide, promising a compelling exploration of leadership and betrayal.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (107K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-06-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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