
Set against the turmoil of Rome’s most infamous power struggle, this tragedy opens with the conspirators gathering in secret, their whispered plans echoing through marble corridors. As Caesar’s triumphs loom large, the play pits personal honor against political ambition, drawing listeners into a world where loyalty is tested and betrayal looms at every turn.
Written in the grand tradition of French classicism, the drama blends the sharp rhetoric of Voltaire with the haunting intensity of Shakespearean theatre. Rich, eloquent speeches and carefully staged confrontations give each character a weighty voice, while the language captures both the elegance of the era and the raw edge of impending doom. Listeners will hear the clash of ideals that defined an empire on the brink of collapse.
The experience is a vivid, auditory journey through history’s most dramatic downfall, offering timeless reflections on power, morality, and the human cost of political upheaval. It’s an ideal listen for anyone drawn to sweeping historical narratives and the timeless drama of ambition versus conscience.
Language
fr
Duration
~1 hours (61K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica
Release date
2005-05-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1694–1778
A restless, witty voice of the Enlightenment, this French writer used satire, history, and philosophy to challenge intolerance and abuse of power. His sharp, entertaining works still feel daring centuries later.
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