Julius Caesar
- Synopsis
- This six-episode podcast miniseries looks at the political currents that influenced Shakespeare and how they apply to the world today. Hosted by Isaac Butler. In the 1590s, worried about future of his own country, Shakespeare turned to the story of the fall of the Roman Republic to examine themes of violence, politics, and mob rule. At a moment of crisis for our republic, what can we learn from Shakespeare’s portrait of the death of Julius Caesar?
- Series
- Lend Me Your Ears
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Audio
- Transmission details
- 8 May 2018
- Duration
- 39:51
Credits
- Contributor
- Isaac Butler
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Julius Caesar
- Subjects
- Shakespeare
- Keywords
- political debate; ancient Rome
Online Availability
- Online URL
- http://traffic.megaphone.fm/SLT9555186384.mp3
- Online format
- Streamed/Download
Production Company
- Name
Slate Plus
- slateoffice@slate.com
- Web
- https://slate.com/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- (212) 445-5330
- Address
- 15 MetroTech Center, 8th Floor
Brooklyn
New York, 11201
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Julius Caesar". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av78406 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)