Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) - English dramatist and poet widely
regarded as the greatest and most influential writer in all of world
literature. The richness of Shakespeare's genius transcends time; his keen
observation and psychological insight are, to this day, without rival.
Julius Caesar (1599) - A tragedy that tells of Caesar's murder at the hands
of a group of conspirators led by Brutus and Cassius. Marc Antony delivers
a rousing oration at Caesar's funeral and drives the assassins out of Rome.