Coriolanus by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Tieck, Dorothea, 1799-1841
Title Coriolanus
Note Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Text der Tragödie in der Übersetzung von Dorothea Tieck.
Credits Thanks are given to Delphine Lettau for finding a huge collection of ancient German books in London
Summary "Coriolanus" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play written during the early 17th century. The drama unfolds the tumultuous life of the Roman general Coriolanus, whose pride and disdain for the common people lead to his downfall. The play explores themes of power, loyalty, and the complex relationship between a leader and the populace he seeks to govern. At the start of this play, citizens of Rome are in turmoil due to food shortages and rising prices, leading to unrest and a desire to confront the esteemed general Cajus Marcius Coriolanus, whom they blame for their plight. The opening scenes introduce us to the discontent of the plebeians, as they discuss their grievances and plot against Coriolanus, showcasing the political tension between the patricians and commoners. Additionally, we meet key characters including Menenius Agrippa, a mediator, and Coriolanus himself, who embodies pride and martial valor, setting the stage for his eventual conflict with the very people he serves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Generals -- Drama
Subject Rome -- Drama
Subject Coriolanus, Cnaeus Marcius -- Drama
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EBook-No. 6990
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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