The Tragedy of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title The Tragedy of Coriolanus
Note Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers
Summary "The Tragedy of Coriolanus" by William Shakespeare is a dramatic play written during the early 17th century, exploring themes of power, pride, and the complexities of political life in ancient Rome. The central character, Caius Martius Coriolanus, is a proud Roman general whose disdain for the common people and political machinations lead to his tragic downfall. The play delves into his struggles with both personal ambition and the public’s perception, illustrating the tensions between the patricians and the plebeians. The opening of the play sets the stage in Rome, where citizens are in a state of unrest due to food shortages and the perceived negligence of the patricians, particularly Martius, who is seen as their enemy. A group of rebellious citizens expresses their frustration and seeks revenge against Martius, whom they blame for their suffering. This initial scene introduces key themes of class conflict and introduces Martius, who arrives amid the citizens' rage, further igniting the tension. His confrontational attitude towards the plebeians foreshadows the conflict that will unfold as he grapples with his identity and the consequences of his pride. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Generals -- Drama
Subject Rome -- Drama
Subject Coriolanus, Cnaeus Marcius -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1535
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 17, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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