A Probable Italian Source Of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (1913)

By Alexander Boecker

Book Overview

""A Probable Italian Source of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar"" is a book written by Alexander Boecker in 1913. The book explores the possible influence of an Italian play, ""Il Cesare"" by Bartolomeo dalli Sonetti, on Shakespeare's ""Julius Caesar"". Boecker examines the similarities between the two plays, including the depiction of Caesar's assassination and the character of Brutus. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Italian play and its potential impact on Shakespeare's work. Boecker also delves into the historical context of both plays and the cultural exchange between Italy and England during the Renaissance period. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespearean literature and the history of theatre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104599066
• ISBN13: 9781104599065
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"