Julius Caesar (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
At a glance:
- Author: Julius Caesar
- First Published: 1601
- Type of Work: Drama
- Type of Plot: Tragedy
- Time of Work: 44 b.c.e.
- Genres: Drama, History play, Tragedy
- Subjects: Murder or homicide, Assassination, Conspiracies or conspirators, Greek or Roman times, Rome, Heads of state
- Locales: Roman Empire, Rome, ancient
Places Discussed
*Rome. Capital of the ancient Roman Empire in which the bulk of the play is set. The various settings within the city used in the play are represented sparsely on stage; most of the Roman scenes are set in outdoor places, particularly public streets. The Elizabethan theater was a nonrealistic theater that operated within a context of narrow stage conventions. Only a small bit of scenery might be used to suggest place; for example, a single bush or shrub might suggest a forest, while a throne might suggest a palace. It was mainly spoken dialogue that...
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