The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar

Notes by Henry Norman Hudson · With contributions by Andrew Jackson George · Edited by Ebenezer Charlton Black

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"The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar" 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. While Caesar's name appears in the title, the story focuses on Brutus, whose inner conflict between personal loyalty and public duty drives the tragedy. Through political intrigue, persuasive rhetoric, and moral dilemmas, Shakespeare explores themes of power, ambition, and the fragility of republican government.

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