ldquo;BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH;rdquo; warns a soothsayer in Shakespearersquo;s classic portrayal of noble ideals turned to bloodshed. Caesar; grown arrogant on military victory; assumes the people will acclaim his dictatorship. But the staunch republicans Brutus and Cassius conspire to assassinate him. Civil war follows; as Antony and Octavius seek revenge. This manga recreation of Shakespearersquo;s text transfers the action from ancient Rome to a futuristic city-state; once again facing tyranny after its prolonged struggles to establish a democracy. Julius Caesar is part of Manga Shakespeare; a series of graphic novel adaptations of William Shakespearersquo;s plays. Drawing inspiration from trend-setting Japan and using Shakespearersquo;s original texts; this series ndash; adapted by Richard Appignanesi and illustrated by leading manga artists ndash; brings to life the great Bardrsquo;s words for students; Shakespeare enthusiasts and manga fans.
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