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Title: Titus Andronicus

Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, Rénald Lévesque and the Online
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Summary: "Titus Andronicus" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the early 17th century. The play centers around the themes of revenge, honor, and the brutality of war, unfolding within the context of Roman politics and family dynamics. It follows the character of Titus Andronicus, a noble Roman general returning home from a victorious campaign, where he faces political intrigue, personal loss, and ultimately, a cycle of merciless revenge. The opening of "Titus Andronicus" sets a dramatic tone as it begins with a power struggle between the sons of the last emperor, Saturninus and Bassianus, vying for the throne of Rome, with Titus Andronicus being hailed as a candidate due to his military prowess. As Titus returns home with the bodies of his slain sons, the audience is introduced to the heavy toll of war on his family. Despite the initial celebratory atmosphere of his return, the narrative quickly shifts to the chaos of political ambition, familial loyalty, and the haunting presence of loss, notably foreshadowing the tragic events that propel the plot. The tension escalates with the arrival of Tamora, Queen of the Goths, and her intent for revenge, which interweaves with Titus's grief and highlights the play's exploration of vengeance and moral downfall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Translator: Guizot, François, 1787-1874

EBook No.: 25707

Published: Jun 5, 2008

Downloads: 103

Language: French

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.

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2024-11-13T00:57:08Z Titus Andronicus

This edition has images.

Title: Titus Andronicus

Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, Rénald Lévesque and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "Titus Andronicus" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the early 17th century. The play centers around the themes of revenge, honor, and the brutality of war, unfolding within the context of Roman politics and family dynamics. It follows the character of Titus Andronicus, a noble Roman general returning home from a victorious campaign, where he faces political intrigue, personal loss, and ultimately, a cycle of merciless revenge. The opening of "Titus Andronicus" sets a dramatic tone as it begins with a power struggle between the sons of the last emperor, Saturninus and Bassianus, vying for the throne of Rome, with Titus Andronicus being hailed as a candidate due to his military prowess. As Titus returns home with the bodies of his slain sons, the audience is introduced to the heavy toll of war on his family. Despite the initial celebratory atmosphere of his return, the narrative quickly shifts to the chaos of political ambition, familial loyalty, and the haunting presence of loss, notably foreshadowing the tragic events that propel the plot. The tension escalates with the arrival of Tamora, Queen of the Goths, and her intent for revenge, which interweaves with Titus's grief and highlights the play's exploration of vengeance and moral downfall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Translator: Guizot, François, 1787-1874

EBook No.: 25707

Published: Jun 5, 2008

Downloads: 103

Language: French

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.

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