My articles relating to works of literature revolving around Ancient Rome, or comparisons between Rome and seemingly unrelated literary works.
Julius Caesar and Cleopatra are probably the most famous ‘celebrity couple’ in history. Even someone who thinks that Brutus was a Roman Emperor would be aware of their alliance. But most aren’t familiar with the Roman whom Cleopatra VII spent the most time with – Marcus Antonius, who we all know now as “Mark Antony”….
“Sense and Sensibility” sounds like the playful little cousin to Jane Austen’s highly acclaimed “Pride and Prejudice”. But it isn’t to be underestimated, for it outlines themes both complex and thought provoking. This novel centres on two sisters, Elinor and Marianne. Shortly after their father’s untimely demise, most of his inheritance, instead of to the…
“Julius Caesar” is a historical tragedy written by history’s most famous playwright, William Shakespeare. The play has become so influential that most people associate the real Roman statesman and general Caius Julius Caesar with his persona in the play, and only later learn about his historical significance. I however, am the exact opposite. There are…
