Caesar and Cleopatra | Timeless Classics

Caesar and Cleopatra | Timeless Classics

George Bernard Shaw

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Ukiyoto Publishing
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9789371821780
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’In Caesar and Cleopatra, Shaw masterfully reimagines the encounter between the great Roman leader and the young Egyptian queen, blending history with sharp wit and insightful humor. When Julius Caesar arrives in Egypt, he finds Cleopatra at a turning point in her reign, desperate to establish her independence and modernize her world. Through Shaw’s clever dialogue and vibrant characters, the play explores themes of power, innocence, and political savvy. Cleopatra’s youthful exuberance contrasts sharply with Caesar’s seasoned pragmatism, creating a dynamic interplay that challenges their perceptions of leadership and identity. As their relationship develops amidst political upheaval, Shaw invites audiences to reflect on the nature of authority, the complexities of cultural clash, and the timeless struggle between tradition and progress. Richly humorous and thought-provoking, Caesar and Cleopatra vividly captures a pivotal moment in history with Shaw’s signature wit and theatrical brilliance.

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