Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Politics and tragedy in Ancient Rome. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare uses the most notorious murder in classical history to tell a tragic tale of friendship, ambition and betrayal. As the greatest figures of the Roman Republic are swept along on the tide of a terrifying conspiracy, a touchingly human story is revealed in some of the most beautiful poetry ever written.This Macmillan Collectors Library edition is illustrated throughout by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert (1817-1897), and features an introduction by Ned Halley.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collectors Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collectors Library are books to love and treasure. Flap Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war! Author Biography William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, in 1564. The date of his birth is unknown but is celebrated on 23 April, which happens to be St Georges Day, and the day in 1616 on which Shakespeare died.Aged eighteen, he married Anne Hathaway. They had three children. Around 1585 William joined an acting troupe on tour in Stratford from London, and thereafter spent much of his life in the capital. By 1595 he had written five of his history plays, six comedies and his first tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. In all, he wrote thirty-seven plays and much poetry, and earned enormous fame in his own lifetime in prelude to his immortality. Review Every generation continues to be in his debt. Shakespeares plots, which are brilliantly polyvalent, continue to inspire ceaseless adaptations and spin-offs. His unforgettable phrase-making recurs on the lips of millions who do not realise they are quoting Shakespeare * Guardian * Promotional Politics and tragedy in Ancient Rome. Review Quote (previous edition) Every generation continues to be in his debt. Shakespeares plots, which are brilliantly polyvalent, continue to inspire ceaseless adaptations and spin-offs. His unforgettable phrase-making recurs on the lips of millions who do not realise they are quoting Shakespeare Review Quote Every generation continues to be in his debt. Shakespeares plots, which are brilliantly polyvalent, continue to inspire ceaseless adaptations and spin-offs. His unforgettable phrase-making recurs on the lips of millions who do not realise they are quoting Shakespeare Promotional "Headline" Politics and tragedy in Ancient Rome. Details ISBN1909621951 Year 2016 ISBN-10 1909621951 ISBN-13 9781909621954 Format Hardcover Author William Shakespeare Pages 176 Short Title JULIUS CAESAR Language English Illustrator John Gilbert Media Book Residence Stratford-Upon-The Avon St, ENK Birth 1564 Death 1616 Publisher Pan Macmillan Series Macmillan Collectors Library Imprint Macmillan Collectors Library Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 822.33 Audience Age 18 Edition New Edition Publication Date 2016-08-11 UK Release Date 2016-08-11 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-07-25 NZ Release Date 2016-07-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98914539;

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