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Caesar and Cleopatra

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1898

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George Bernard Shaw

Caesar and Cleopatra

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1898
Book Details
Pages

114

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Egypt • Ancient.

Theme
Publication Year

1898

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

In George Bernard Shaw's play Caesar and Cleopatra, Julius Caesar guides a young Cleopatra to assert her power as queen amidst political and familial turmoil in Egypt, culminating in the Roman leader strategizing to secure peace and leave a stable system of governance. The play includes depictions of assassination and violence.

Humorous

Contemplative

Playful

Informative

Reviews & Readership

3.8

2,221 ratings

58%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

George Bernard Shaw's Caesar and Cleopatra is celebrated for its witty dialogue and clever character development, juxtaposing the wisdom of age with youthful exuberance. Critics appreciate its historical context and comedic elements. However, some note that the pacing can be slow, and the philosophical undertones may not appeal to all readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Caesar and Cleopatra?

Readers who relish historical drama, sharp wit, and intellectual dialogue will enjoy George Bernard Shaw's Caesar and Cleopatra. Comparable to fans of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra or Robert Graves’s I, Claudius, this play offers a unique exploration of politics and power dynamics with Shaw’s distinctive comedic touch.

3.8

2,221 ratings

58%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

114

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Egypt • Ancient.

Theme
Publication Year

1898

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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