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What was the name of the text that Shakespeare used to help him understand the life of Caesar for his play?
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∙ 12y ago
Shakespeare used as his source material Life of Caesarand Life of Brutus, both by Plutarch (a 1st century AD Roman historian).
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoPlutarch's lives of the Greeks and Romans. Shakespeare read it at school.
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Does the Julius Caesar play written by Shakespeare have any deaths in it?
I would think so... Julius Caesar lived a very tragic life. And most of Shakespeare`s plays have deaths in it :)
Where did Shakespeare get his information for Julius Caesar?
Shakespeare more than likely used Plutarch's 'Life of Caesar'. During this period Plutarch's work was very popular and all school boys focused heavily on Greek and Roman history.
Is the 2002 movie of Julius Caesar aligned with the play by shakespeare?
No, it is a different treatment of the life of Caesar. Of course, since both the movie and the play are based on the historical facts, there are bound to be some similarities.
What historian did Shakespeare use as a source for writing Julius Caesar?
It was probably based on the translation of the Ancient Greek historian, Plutarch, by Sir Thomas North.Addition:Shakespeare used Thomas North's English translation of Plutarch's The Life of Caesar and the Life of Brutus.
Is Cassius the name of Julius Caesar in shakespeare?
No. Cassius is the name of one of the conspirators. His full name is Caius Cassius. He was the brains behind the conspiracy. Julius Caesar's full name in real life was Gaius Julius Caesar, but in the play he's just called Julius Caesar.
Where did William Shakespeare get info for Julius Caesar?
Shakespeare read Sir Thomas North's translation of Plutarch's Life of Brutus and Life of Caesar.
Where did shakepeare get his information for Julius Caesar?
The source Shakespeare used to write Julius Caesar was Sir Thomas North's translation of Plutarch's Life of Brutus and Life of Caesar.
Does the Julius Caesar play written by Shakespeare have any deaths in it?
I would think so... Julius Caesar lived a very tragic life. And most of Shakespeare`s plays have deaths in it :)
What had inspired the dramatist to go into historical events and base hi plot of Julius Caesar?
William Shakespeare based his play Julius Caesar on Sir Thomas North's translation of Plutarch's Life of Brutus and Life of Caesar. Plutarch's biographies of important Romans were popular in Shakespeare's days.
Where did Shakespeare get his information for Julius Caesar?
Shakespeare more than likely used Plutarch's 'Life of Caesar'. During this period Plutarch's work was very popular and all school boys focused heavily on Greek and Roman history.
Is the 2002 movie of Julius Caesar aligned with the play by shakespeare?
No, it is a different treatment of the life of Caesar. Of course, since both the movie and the play are based on the historical facts, there are bound to be some similarities.
What historian did Shakespeare use as a source for writing Julius Caesar?
It was probably based on the translation of the Ancient Greek historian, Plutarch, by Sir Thomas North.Addition:Shakespeare used Thomas North's English translation of Plutarch's The Life of Caesar and the Life of Brutus.
Is Cassius the name of Julius Caesar in shakespeare?
No. Cassius is the name of one of the conspirators. His full name is Caius Cassius. He was the brains behind the conspiracy. Julius Caesar's full name in real life was Gaius Julius Caesar, but in the play he's just called Julius Caesar.
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When was The Life of Shakespeare created?
The Life of Shakespeare was created in 1914.
Who said there is a tide in the course of men's lives when taken at the flood?
This quote is from the play "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare. The character Brutus says this line, referring to the idea that there are pivotal moments in life when one must take decisive action.
