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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

by William Shakespeare

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is one of the three plays based on true incidents of Rome history along with Coriolanus, and Antony and Cleopatra. The popular dialogue "You too Brutus" has been used even in the contemporary world by many.  Even though the title of the drama refers Julius Caesar,  his visibility in the play has been overshado..

Antony and Cleopatra

Antony and Cleopatra

by William Shakespeare

"Antony and Cleopatra" is a tragedy by William Shakespeare revolves around the incidents in the Roman empire after the defeat and death of Julius Caesar by the trio Mark Antony, Octavius and Lepidus. Falling in love with Cleopatra,the queen of Egypt, Mark Antony fails to deliver his political duties.  Octavius seeks support of Antony to face t..

The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus

The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus

by William Shakespeare

"The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus" is a tragedy play by William Shakespeare which displays most violent incidents ever dramatized by the author.  Titus Andronicus is a Roman general who had 10 years of successful campaigns against Tamora, the Queen of Goths. Brought in as prisoners to Rome by Titus, the Queen along with her sons and secret love..

Coriolanus

Coriolanus

by William Shakespeare

"Coriolanus" is a tragedy by William Shakespeare narrates the life of Roman leader  Caius Marcius who was named as Coriolanus for his unchallenged military victories. Under the leadership of Roman commander Cominius, his deputy Caius Marcius  lead the Roman forces to siege Volscian city of Corioli, which was defended by Tullus Aufidius, t..

Troilus and Cressida

Troilus and Cressida

by William Shakespeare

Troilus and Cressida is a tragedy play by William Shakespeare which narrates the incidents happening during the ending period of Trojan war. Cressida, daughter of Trojan priest Calchas gets wooed by one of the princes of Trojan, Troilus.  Their romance is in stake while Cressida was asked to be exchanged as Prisoner of war to Greek Forces. At ..

Timon of Athens

Timon of Athens

by William Shakespeare

Timon of Athens is a tragedy by William Shakespeare narrates the life of Timon who lived in Athens.  Timon spends his wealth without any control to every one he comes across. Many of his friends misuse his habit and one fine day Timon loses all his wealth.  He realizes the true colors of his friends only when he asks them money. He denoun..

Salome -  A Tragedy in One Act

Salome - A Tragedy in One Act

by Oscar Wilde

Salome is a tragedy by Oscar Wilde. The original 1891 version of the play was in French. Three years later an English translation was published. The play tells in one act the Biblical story of Salome, stepdaughter of the tetrarch Herod Antipas, who, to her stepfather's dismay but to the delight of her mother Herodias, requests the head of Jokanaan ..

Vera; Or, The Nihilists

Vera; Or, The Nihilists

by Oscar Wilde

Vera; or, The Nihilists is a play by Oscar Wilde. It is a melodramatic tragedy set in Russia and is loosely based on the life of Vera Zasulich. It was Wilde's first play, and the first to be performed. In 1880, with only a few copies privately printed, arrangements were made with noted actresses for a production in the United Kingdom, but this neve..