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The Tragedy of Coriolanus

by Tucker Brooke
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025417035
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 192
  • Original Price: GBP 24.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 450 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Shakespeare

"The Tragedy of Coriolanus" is one of William Shakespeare's most profound and politically complex tragedies, exploring the volatile intersection of military glory and civil governance. Set in the early Roman Republic, the play follows the life of Caius Marcius, a brilliant but arrogant general who earns the name 'Coriolanus' after his victory over the city of Corioli. Despite his martial success, his deep-seated disdain for the common people and his refusal to engage in political flattery lead to his exile from the city he once defended.

Driven by a desire for vengeance, Coriolanus aligns himself with his former enemies, the Volscians, posing a mortal threat to Rome. The narrative delves into the psychological depths of its protagonist, particularly through his intense relationship with his formidable mother, Volumnia, whose influence shapes his destiny. Themes of class struggle, the fickleness of public opinion, and the tragic consequences of pride resonate throughout this masterful work. As a significant entry in the Western literary canon, "The Tragedy of Coriolanus" remains a searing critique of political ambition and the internal conflicts between personal honor and duty to the state.

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