Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913
Title Titus Andronicus
Note Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titus_Andronicus
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Summary "Titus Andronicus" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the late 16th century. The play explores themes of revenge, political strife, and the consequences of war, largely focusing on the character of Titus Andronicus, a Roman general returning home from a victorious campaign. As he faces treachery and betrayal, the narrative unfolds into a harrowing tale of grief and vengeance amidst a backdrop of Roman grandeur and barbarism. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the political landscape of Rome, with Saturninus and Bassianus vying for the imperial crown. Following the return of Titus Andronicus, a celebrated military leader, the tension escalates as he must navigate the political machinations surrounding him, including the appeal of his daughter Lavinia and the exotic yet dangerous Tamora, the Queen of the Goths. The opening scenes establish the somber mood with a focus on themes of fate and familial loyalty, as Titus grapples with the losses of his sons and the demands of a political role that may not befit him, thus foreshadowing the tragic events that will ensue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Andronicus, Titus (Legendary character) -- Drama
Subject Goths -- Drama
Subject Generals -- Drama
Subject Rome -- History -- Germanic invasions, 3rd-6th centuries -- Drama
Subject Historical drama
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