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: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note The First Folio, 1623
Summary "The Tragedy of Coriolanus" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written during the early 17th century. The play centers around the complex character of Caius Martius Coriolanus, a Roman general whose pride and disdain for the common people lead him into a conflict with the very citizens he once defended. The themes of pride, power, and social class disparities are woven throughout the narrative, highlighting the tensions between the patricians and plebeians of Rome. The opening of the play introduces a group of discontent citizens armed with weapons, rallying against the patricians due to a severe grain shortage. They express their frustration with Martius, whom they regard as a proud enemy of the common people, calling for his demise despite his military achievements. Menenius Agrippa, trying to quell the citizens' anger, argues about the importance of the Senate and tries to remind them of their dependence on it. This scene establishes the play's central conflict, as Martius is soon introduced, highlighting his contempt for the people causing further tension. As the narrative unfolds, hints of Martius's upcoming challenges in politics and warfare against the Volscian leader Tullus Aufidius are established, setting the stage for the tragedy that will ensue. (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. 1131
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 3, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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