“Power tends to corrupt, absolute power corrupts absolutelyâ€, three centuries before this memorable phrase was coined by Lord Acton, Shakespeare had demonstrated its dramatic truth in Julius Caesar. To the events surrounding the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC, Shakespeare introduces the dangerous themes of thwarted ambition, political reaction and crude demagoguery in a brilliant indictment of real-politik. Although the play is a sharp comment on corrupt political motives, it contains some of Shakespeare's finest speeches, and remains as relevant today as in the seventeenth century. This edition of Julius Caesar has the following features: Original Text of the Play with Paraphrase, Annotations and Explanation of Important Passages Detailed Summary of the Play Detailed Critical Appraisal of Characters Critical and Comprehensive Discussion on Textual Aspects Important University Questions with Answers Selected Literary Criticisms
