Julius Caesar: a Shakespeare Children's Story

Sweet Cherry Publishing, May 8, 2020 - Juvenile Fiction - 64 pages

Julius Caesar is one of the greatest tragedies of William Shakespeare. The play is set in ancient Rome and portrays actual events from Roman history. As the play unfolds, the evil conspiracy of Caesar's murder is revealed. Great tragedy strikes Rome when Caesar is murdered, and this is followed by the downfall of his conspirators. This short narrative version of the play has been suitably adapted to help introduce the play to young readers. It can be read by children or read to them by parents who wish to introduce them to the play. It can also be used by teachers as a classroom resource. The easy-to-read narration and comic-style illustrations are sure to captivate children's interest and develop their reading skills. About The Shakespeare Children's Collection: Dive into Shakespeare and discover simplified stories that will bring the magical world of literature to any young reader.

About the author

William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's preeminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Julius Caesar: a Shakespeare Children's Story; Sweet Cherry Easy Classics Series
• Illustrated by: Macaw Books
• Contributors: William Shakespeare, Macaw Books
• Edition: abridged, illustrated
• Publisher: Sweet Cherry Publishing, 2020
• ISBN: 1782266658, 9781782266655
• Length: 64 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Classics; Juvenile Fiction / Poetry