The End of the Ancient Republic

Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

Jan H Blits author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield

Published:22nd Oct '93

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The End of the Ancient Republic cover

While recent criticism of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar has stressed the corruption of both the common people and the Republic's enemies within the patrician class, this book argues that at the core of the play lies the less obvious but more important corruption of the regime's leading defenders, particularly Brutus.

Brings out surprising aspects of the play, and reminds us once again how richly suggestive Shakespeare is as an interpreter and teacher about politics. -- Michael Zuckert, University of Notre Dame
Teaches us both how to read Shakespeare and how to think about virtue, political ambition, and friendship. -- Mary P. Nichols, Fordham University
Jan Blits's reading of Shakespeare convincingly uncovers the roots of politics in the ground of human nature. -- Eva T. H. Brann, St. John's College
A splendid and valuable interpretation of a Shakespearean play. * The Journal of Politics *

ISBN: 9780847677603

Dimensions: 229mm x 151mm x 8mm

Weight: 172g

104 pages