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Caligula is a play written by Albert Camus, begun in 1938 (the date of the first manuscript is 1939) and published for the first time in May 1944 by Éditions Gallimard. It premiered on 26 September 1945 at the Théâtre Hébertot in Paris, starring Gérard Philipe ( Caligula ), Michel Bouquet and Georges Vitaly and was directed by Paul Œttly.
- Albert Camus
- 1944
The play deals with the story of Caligula, the infamous Roman emperor from the first century CE, whose cruelty and depravity define his rule. Camus tells the historical tale of Caligula faithfully, including his assassination.
In his play “Caligula” (1945), Albert Camus delves into the life and reign of the infamous Roman Emperor, Caligula. Through his portrayal of the tyrant’s descent into madness and the moral dilemmas faced by those around him, Camus draws striking comparisons to historical accounts of Caligula’s rule.
PDF Cite. Although Caligula presents a clear philosophical theme, it is also consummately theatrical. Indeed, some observers have asserted that effective drama was Camus’s primary concern, and it...
Complete summary of Albert Camus' Caligula. eNotes plot summaries cover all the significant action of Caligula.
Kajus Cezar Caligula, by Polish author Karol Hubert Rostworowski, is a play premiered in Juliusz Słowacki City Theater, Kraków, 31 March 1917. The title character is presented as a weak and unhappy man who became a victim of circumstances that brought him to power that surpassed him.
Albert Camus. In his essay “Exploring the Depths of Caligula,” renowned philosopher and writer Albert Camus delves into the character of the infamous Roman emperor and the themes presented in the play of the same name by French playwright Albert Camus.
