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Set against the backdrop of a starving Rome, the story follows Caius Marcius, whose disdain for the common people ignites riots. His military success against the Volscians earns him the title Coriolanus and a seat in the senate, but his arrogance alienates the populace. Exiled for his inability to compromise, he embodies the tragic hero unable to reconcile personal honor with societal expectations. Shakespeare's work delves into themes of power, pride, and the struggles within Roman society, making it a profound exploration of human conflict and societal dynamics.
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Coriolanus, William Shakespeare
- Language
- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Coriolanus
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Shakespeare
- Publisher
- Akasha Classics
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 194
- ISBN13
- 9781605125732
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a starving Rome, the story follows Caius Marcius, whose disdain for the common people ignites riots. His military success against the Volscians earns him the title Coriolanus and a seat in the senate, but his arrogance alienates the populace. Exiled for his inability to compromise, he embodies the tragic hero unable to reconcile personal honor with societal expectations. Shakespeare's work delves into themes of power, pride, and the struggles within Roman society, making it a profound exploration of human conflict and societal dynamics.