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William Shakespeare relates the final days of Julius Caesar in this magnificent historical play. Summary of the Book Convinced by the lies of Caius Cassius and the Senate, Marcus Brutus decides to betray his close friend, Julius Caesar. Together, Brutus and the Senate stab an unsuspecting Caesar to death, believing that he wishes to seize power for his own. However, following Caesar’s death, the truth comes to light, and Brutus and the other murderers are hunted down by Mark Antony and Octavian. This is a powerful play, known for its timeless lines which have inspired art, literature and films throughout the years. About William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and writer. Best remembered for his plays, he is called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". Shakespeare's plays have been adapted into several movies, and they are enacted in theatres around the world even to this day, centuries after his death. His works came to the spotlight in the Nineteenth century and he was idolized by the Romantics. A prolific writer and poet, he is also known for his poems, mainly the Sonnets.