Caesar and Cleopatra

3.7 avg 2379 votes

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Caesar and Cleopatra satirizes Shakespeare's use of history and comments wryly on the politics of Shaw's own time, but the undertone of melancholy makes it one of his most affecting plays.

3.7 ★★★★☆ average of 3 sources · 2379 votes
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3.7/5 · 2379 readers · 141 pages · ≈ 2 h 37 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read Caesar and Cleopatra?

About ≈ 2 h 37 m — 141 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mCaesar and Cleopatra~2 h 37 m

How many pages is Caesar and Cleopatra?

141 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Caesar and Cleopatra141

What genre is Caesar and Cleopatra?

It sits on the Drama, History shelves.

Has Caesar and Cleopatra been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include Caesar and Cleopatra (1945).

Is Caesar and Cleopatra in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in Caesar and Cleopatra?

The main characters include Cleopatra Queen of Egypt (d. 30 B.C), Julius Caesar, Marcus Antonius (83?-30 B.C).

Where does Caesar and Cleopatra take place?

It is set in Egypt, Rome during 332-30 B.C., Civil War, 49-45 B.C..

Who wrote Caesar and Cleopatra?

George Bernard Shaw.

Where can I read Caesar and Cleopatra online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Setting EgyptRome Time period 332-30 B.C.Civil War, 49-45 B.C. Characters Cleopatra Queen of Egypt (d. 30 B.C)Julius CaesarMarcus Antonius (83?-30 B.C)
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