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Drama

Dear Brutus

Original titleeng. Dear Brutus · 1917
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Interesting Facts

  • The play "Dear Brutus" explores the theme of a second chance, offering characters the opportunity to experience an alternative version of their lives through a magical forest that appears only during a full moon.
  • The title of the work refers to a quote from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar": "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves," emphasizing the idea of responsibility for one's actions.
  • The play's action takes place in the house of the mysterious Lob, who invites guests to an unusual evening where each of them confronts their own regrets and dreams.
  • The magical forest, a central element of the plot, symbolizes the possibility of change and inner transformation, giving the characters a chance to reconsider their life paths.
  • Each character in the play faces illusions and reality, allowing the author to delve deeper into human nature and its contradictions.
  • The play was first staged in London in 1917 and has remained relevant ever since due to its universal theme of searching for life's meaning and self-discovery.
Dear Brutus
Date of publication: 28 April 2025
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Dear Brutus
Original titleeng. Dear Brutus · 1917
Genre: Drama