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Probably written in 1599 and among the first of shakespeare s plays to be performed at the globe theater, julius caesar is one of his bestknown dramas and has received innumerable performances throughout the centuries. Julius caesar act 1 scene 2 text detectives key scene royal shakespeare company duration. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Jun 01, 2005 listen to julius caesar audiobook by william shakespeare.
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It portrays the conspiracy against the roman dictator of the same name, his assassination and its aftermath. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. It is one of several plays written by shakespeare based on true events from roman history, such as coriolanus and antony and cleopatra. The skies over ancient rome blaze with terrifying portents, and soothsayers warn julius caesar of approaching doom.
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