Description:The portrayal of Julius Caesar as a literary character before his death--in his own Gallic War and Civil War. Studied in this text are the numerous portrayals of Caesar, including Pharsalia, Julius Caesar, Caesar and Cleopatra, and more. This series is edited by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University; Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Professor of English, New York University Graduate School. This series is the only major collection of criticism on widely studied fictional figures from world literature, bringing together a diverse array of the finest critical writing from around the world. Each volume includes Bloom's essay "The Analysis of Character" and introductory essays on title characters.