Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar is a tragedy in five acts by William Shakespeare. This tragic drama was produced in 1599-1600 and published in the First Folio of 1623. The setting of this drama takes place after Caesar has returned to Rome. Alarmed by Caesar;s ambition, Cassius forms a ploy among Roman republicans and convinces Brutus Caesar's trusted friendto join them. Brutus joins in the conspiracy against Caesar's life, convincing himself that Caesar's death is for the greater good of Rome.