Julius Caesar: The Oxford Shakespeare Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

Julius Caesar: The Oxford Shakespeare Julius Caesar

William Shakespeare

253 pages first pub 1599 (editions)

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The most famous of Shakespeare's Roman tragedies, Julius Caesar was written and first performed in 1599, and was apparently one the plays his contemporaries enjoyed most. Recounting the death of Caesar on the steps of the Senate house, the play of...

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Moods

dark 61%
tense 56%
challenging 44%
emotional 30%
reflective 27%
adventurous 22%
sad 16%
informative 13%
mysterious 10%
funny 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 36%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 30% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

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3.56

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