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Caesar and Cleopatra George Bernard Shaw’s dramatization of the Roman civil war of 49‑45 B.C. satirizes Shakespeare’s historical renditions and reflects sharply on the politics of Shaw’s own time. The play is noted for its melancholy undertone, which deepens its emotional resonance and makes it one of Shaw’s most affecting works.
First publish date: 1900
Genre: Drama & Plays/Historical Drama
Authors: George Bernard Shaw
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