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ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature: (Play) - Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

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3 Topics · ICSE Class 10 English Literature: (Play) - Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

Topics in World of Shakespeare

1

The Stage in Shakespeare’s Time

  • Plays were performed on open-air stages.
  • In 1576, three theatres were set up in London: one at Blackfriars and two in the Shoreditch fields.
  • The open-air theatres had only the stage and a portion of the gallery covered.
2

Life of William Shakespeare

  • William Shakespeare lived from 1564 to 1616.
  • He was born in Stratford-on-Avon in the county of Warwick.
  • He was the third child and first son of his parents.
3

Shakespeare’s Plays and Periods

  • Shakespeare’s plays are grouped into periods.
  • Julius Caesar is a tragedy in Period II, which runs from 1595 to 1601.
  • Henry VIII is a history play in Period IV, which runs from 1608 to 1612.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Shakespeare's life, theatre world, and the structure of his plays

Shakespeare's LifeShakespeare's Theatre WorldTheatre Companies and BuildingsSocial Attitude to TheatreShakespeare's PlaysImportant WritersKey Quote and Tombstone

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