The Ides of March

A Novel

by Thornton Wilder

On Sale: 08/11/2020

The Ides of March

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The Ides of March

A Novel

by Thornton Wilder

On Sale: 08/11/2020

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About the Book

The classic Thornton Wilder novel that recreates the dazzling ancient Roman empire of Julius Caesar—now with a new introduction by Jeremy McCarter, author of Young Radicals and co-author (with Lin-Manuel Miranda) of the #1 New York Times bestseller Hamilton: The Revolution.  

First published in 1948, The Ides of March is a brilliant epistolary novel of the Rome of Julius Caesar. Through imaginary letters and documents, Wilder brings to life a dramatic period of world history and one of its magnetic personalities. 

In this novel, the Caesar of history becomes Caesar the human being as he appeared to his family, his legions, his Rome, and his empire in the months just before his death. In Wilder’s inventive narrative, all Rome comes crowding through his pages: Romans of the slums, of the villas, of the palaces, brawling youths and noble ladies and prostitutes, and the spies and assassins stalking Caesar in his Rome. 

Vivid, compelling, and engaging, The Ides of March showcases Thornton Wilder’s unique storytelling genius. This special edition also includes an afterword by Wilder's nephew, Tappan Wilder, with illuminating documentary material about the novelist and story.

Critical Praise

“Wilder has brought to his character the warmth which was totally lacking in the Caesar of schoolbooks and Shakespeare, and in his hero’s destruction there is the true catharsis.” — Atlantic

“What distinguishes [The Ides of March] is a rich, shrewd and glowing characterization of Caesar’s restless mind.” — New York Times

“Not only the stature of Caesar but also his tragedy is suggested, and the tragedy is the more impressive because it is never stated. It arises from the total impression of this short, witty and extremely serious book.” — Times Literary Supplement [London]

“Full of the wisdom of the ages — as well as satirical observations on man’s political instability, loves, joys and terrors.” — Chicago Tribune

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780062990198
  • ISBN 10: 0062990195
  • Imprint: Harper Perennial Modern Classics
  • On Sale: 08/11/2020
  • Pages: 320
  • List Price:23.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : FICTION / Classics
  • BISAC2 : FICTION / Epistolary
  • BISAC3 : FICTION / Literary
  • BISAC4 : FICTION / Historical / Ancient

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