Julius Caesar: Third Series (The Arden Shakespeare Third Series)

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Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. The first editions of the sonnets were published in 1609 but evidence suggests that Shakespeare had been writing them for years for a private readership.

It also explains the conscious use of classical rhetoric in the language of Caesar himself, contrasting with the "modern" language of Cassius, and discusses Shakespeare's subtle use of his main source, Plutarch. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. Not only are the introductions the most comprehensive that you will need but also the constant notes at the bottom of the page are a great help in understanding the meaning text and context of the Bard's words.If you’ve already done that, your item hasn’t arrived, or it’s not as described, you can report that to Etsy by opening a case. like new', the one I received is nothing like that: the cover page is kind of worn out; there are notes running through the book; what's worse, there is even the last user's name written on the fore page! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. We take intellectual property concerns very seriously, but many of these problems can be resolved directly by the parties involved. Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets, all published on 1609, most of which were dedicated to his patron Henry Wriothsley, The Earl of Southhampton. The introduction sets the play in the context of the last years of Elizabeth I's reign, with rebellion stirring and conflicts over the calendar.

In addition to his work as an editor, he has published studies of Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and the Stuart Court Masque, among others, though it is for his work as an editor that he is primarily known. The definitive edition of Shakespeare's work with clear and authoritative text, detailed notes and commentary, discussion of the critical and historical background of the play, and appendixes presenting sources and relevant extracts. Daniell's argument in favour of selecting the 1632 reading (in which the comma redirects meaning) makes perfect sense, even if initially baffling. Seller has stated it will dispatch the item within 1 working day upon receipt of cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab . At 18, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, the 27-year-old daughter of a local farmer, and they had their first daughter six months later.