Jules César

Translated by François Guizot

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"Jules César" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written and first performed in 1599. The play dramatizes the conspiracy to assassinate Roman dictator Julius Caesar and the civil war that follows. Though named after Caesar, the work centers on Brutus, whose struggle between personal loyalty and public duty drives the narrative. Through political intrigue, powerful rhetoric, and moral dilemmas, Shakespeare explores themes of ambition, governance, and the consequences of political violence in this enduringly relevant work.

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