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Title: Titus Andronicus

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #100

Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Summary: "Titus Andronicus" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play believed to have been written during the late 16th century, specifically in the Elizabethan era. The story revolves around the themes of revenge, power struggles, and the complexities of familial and political relationships in ancient Rome, centered on the character of Titus Andronicus, a war hero who returns home to find his life and family embroiled in a cycle of violence and betrayal. At the start of the play, the backdrop is set against the political tensions between Saturninus and Bassianus as they vie for the position of Emperor, while Titus Andronicus is lauded for his military successes. The audience is introduced to this noble Roman who grieves for his fallen sons and makes a sacrifice in tribute to their memory. His daughter Lavinia is affected by the tumultuous events, foreshadowing the tragic transformations to unfold as the characters grapple with revenge and bloodshed. This opening sets a grim tone that promises themes of tragedy and moral decay, inviting readers to explore the chaotic consequences of these characters' decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1771

Published: Nov 1, 1999

Downloads: 71

Language: English

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:1771:2 1999-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Shakespeare, William en 1
2024-11-13T01:04:02Z Titus Andronicus

This edition has images.

Title: Titus Andronicus

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #100

Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Summary: "Titus Andronicus" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play believed to have been written during the late 16th century, specifically in the Elizabethan era. The story revolves around the themes of revenge, power struggles, and the complexities of familial and political relationships in ancient Rome, centered on the character of Titus Andronicus, a war hero who returns home to find his life and family embroiled in a cycle of violence and betrayal. At the start of the play, the backdrop is set against the political tensions between Saturninus and Bassianus as they vie for the position of Emperor, while Titus Andronicus is lauded for his military successes. The audience is introduced to this noble Roman who grieves for his fallen sons and makes a sacrifice in tribute to their memory. His daughter Lavinia is affected by the tumultuous events, foreshadowing the tragic transformations to unfold as the characters grapple with revenge and bloodshed. This opening sets a grim tone that promises themes of tragedy and moral decay, inviting readers to explore the chaotic consequences of these characters' decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1771

Published: Nov 1, 1999

Downloads: 71

Language: English

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:1771:3 1999-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Shakespeare, William en 1