And it's much more fun!īoth the Globe and the RSC have streaming services and offer DVDs - I highly recommend searching out filmed stage versions over movie versions when possible. I agree with an earlier statement - that the second series is probably more user/reader friendly than the third - but, overall, any Arden should do.Īnd kudos on watching the plays - that's the way to engage them, after all! Seeing a good performance illuminates the text in countless ways. Physically, too, they're easier to handle and offer larger pages. They offer the most comprehensive notes and extraneous info. It is probably most important to see/hear the play rather than rely on any edition.Īs you are reading Julius Caesar (good choice!), I recommend the Arden edition, second series, as I think David Daniell (1998) does an excellent job. On previous discussions of this topic, many people have been favourable towards Folger editions. That all said, some other companies claim there editions are just as authoritative, for example, Oxford, which I really like. Although it is very risky to generalize, I find the second series is a bit more readable (less post-modern jargon) and has less of the author's personality and personal slant. I prefer the second series and look for them in second hand book shops. The Arden editions have had three "series" starting a century ago with the first, then the second series when I was supposed to be reading them (1980s and 90s), and then most recently the third. For example, I heard Kenneth Branagh say in an interview that he'd made a major effort and read the entire Arden edition. As I understand it, Arden is sort of regarded as the elite edition. This is not that place.Īlthough many people have addressed this question before, I'll give my 2 cents worth. There are a number of other subs that discuss the various theories that someone other than the man from Stratford wrote the works attributed to William Shakespeare. Shakespeare may have been a master at murdering people with words, but as the late, great Chadwick Boseman said, "We don't do that here." Keep it civil, please. Homework questions that fail to meet these requirements will be removed. Don't just drop the question and come back later looking for the answer. We appreciate when you stick around and get involved in the discussion, also. Please bring your own work to the party, showing us what effort you've already made to answer the question, rather than just copying the question straight from your assignment. If you're here looking for homework help, please flair your question as such. Please read and respect the rules surrounding homework questions! The Rules From academic takes on iambic pentameter to picking out the dirty jokes, there's always space for you here. Janet Alexander Griffin-Artistic Producerīarbara A.Welcome to reddit's premier Shakespearean subreddit! Here we can discuss the Bard, his greatness, his works and his life! A community for Shakespeare enthusiasts the world over, no matter your age, language, or experience level. Michael Witmore-Director, Folger Shakespeare Library Music performed by Rebecca Sheir, vocals Doug Wilson, trumpet and Eric Shimelonis, strings, piano, and percussion. Creative TeamĮric Shimelonis-Sound Design and Music CompositionĪdam Stamper at Omega Recording Studios-Recording and Engineering Cassius, alone at the end of the scene, expresses his surprise that Brutus, who is one of Caesar’s favorites, is willing to conspire against Caesar and decides to take immediate advantage of this willingness.Īll other parts were played by members of the company. After Brutus and Cassius talk with Casca about Mark Antony’s public offer of the crown to Caesar, Brutus agrees to continue his conversation with Cassius the next day. Cassius urges Brutus to oppose Caesar for fear that Caesar may become king. When Caesar and others exit, Cassius and Brutus remain behind. The Folger Shakespeare Julius Caesar audiobook is available on a wide variety of audiobook platforms.Ī soothsayer advises Caesar that the fifteenth of March will be a dangerous day for him. This production was performed by the professional actors of Folger Theatre, in consultation with the editors of The Folger Shakespeare. The Folger Shakespeare Library and our publishing partner, Simon & Schuster Audio, hope you enjoy these excerpts from our audio performance of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.
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