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Focusing on the theme of tyrannicide, Voltaire's work presents a unique retelling of the events surrounding Julius Caesar's assassination. The narrative complicates the relationship between Caesar and Brutus, revealing that Brutus is Caesar's son. As an ardent republican, Brutus grapples with his loyalty to his father versus his duty to the country. Ultimately, he prioritizes the nation's needs, leading to his involvement in the dramatic assassination on the Ides of March. This piece stands as a significant political drama in French literature.
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The Death of Caesar, Voltaire
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- The Death of Caesar
- Subtitle
- A Play in Three Acts
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Voltaire
- Publisher
- Borgo Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 86
- ISBN13
- 9781434435804
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Focusing on the theme of tyrannicide, Voltaire's work presents a unique retelling of the events surrounding Julius Caesar's assassination. The narrative complicates the relationship between Caesar and Brutus, revealing that Brutus is Caesar's son. As an ardent republican, Brutus grapples with his loyalty to his father versus his duty to the country. Ultimately, he prioritizes the nation's needs, leading to his involvement in the dramatic assassination on the Ides of March. This piece stands as a significant political drama in French literature.