Coriolanus in Context
Author | : Clifford Chalmers Huffman |
Publisher | : Fairleigh Dickinson University Press |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 1972 |
Genre | : Drama |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Clifford Chalmers Huffman |
Publisher | : Fairleigh Dickinson University Press |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 1972 |
Genre | : Drama |
ISBN | : |
Author | : William Shakespeare |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 1904 |
Genre | : Miniature books |
ISBN | : |
Author | : William Shakespeare |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2021-04-16 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Coriolanus is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1605 and 1608. The play is based on the life of the legendary Roman leader Caius Marcius Coriolanus. The tragedy is one of the last two tragedies written by Shakespeare, along with Antony and Cleopatra.Coriolanus is the name given to a Roman general after his military success against various uprisings challenging the government of Rome. Following this success, Coriolanus becomes active in politics and seeks political leadership. His temperament is unsuited for popular leadership and he is quickly deposed, whereupon he aligns himself to set matters straight according to his own will. The alliances he forges along the way result in his ultimate downfall.
Author | : William Shakespeare |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 1868 |
Genre | : Drama |
ISBN | : |
A military hero of ancient Rome who attempts to shift from his career as a general to become a candidate for public office -- a disastrous move that leads to his heading an attack on Rome. The last of Shakespeare's tragedies, "Coriolanus" is a timeless tale of pride, revenge, and political chicanery.
Author | : Bright Summaries |
Publisher | : BrightSummaries.com |
Total Pages | : 21 |
Release | : 2019-04-08 |
Genre | : Study Aids |
ISBN | : 2808018487 |
Unlock the more straightforward side of Coriolanus with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare, a historical play set in the Roman Republic. The play centres on the titular character of Coriolanus, a well-respected general whose pride in his own military genius and aristocratic background has fostered in him a deep disdain for the common people. This pride leads to his downfall: when Coriolanus launches into an ill-considered tirade against the plebeians while running for consul, the crowd turns violently against him and he is exiled from Rome. Hell-bent on revenge, Coriolanus forms a temporary alliance with his former nemesis, the Volscian general Aufidius, and turns the full might of his fury towards the city he once called home. Coriolanus is a lesser-known play by William Shakespeare, who is widely considered to be one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Find out everything you need to know about Coriolanus in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
Author | : Stephen Greenblatt |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2018-05-08 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 0393635767 |
"Brilliant, beautifully organized, exceedingly readable."—Philip Roth World-renowned Shakespeare scholar Stephen Greenblatt explores the playwright’s insight into bad (and often mad) rulers. Examining the psyche—and psychoses—of the likes of Richard III, Macbeth, Lear, and Coriolanus, Greenblatt illuminates the ways in which William Shakespeare delved into the lust for absolute power and the disasters visited upon the societies over which these characters rule. Tyrant shows that Shakespeare’s work remains vitally relevant today, not least in its probing of the unquenchable, narcissistic appetites of demagogues and the self-destructive willingness of collaborators who indulge them.
Author | : R. Whitelaw |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 2008-06-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781436814195 |
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Author | : Suzanne Collins |
Publisher | : Scholastic Inc. |
Total Pages | : 747 |
Release | : 2020-05-19 |
Genre | : Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | : 1338635182 |
Ambition will fuel him. Competition will drive him. But power has its price. It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute. The odds are against him. He's been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined - every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute . . . and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.
Author | : William Shakespeare |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 1864 |
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Author | : Emma Smith |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 259 |
Release | : 2012-03-22 |
Genre | : Drama |
ISBN | : 0521195233 |
An indispensable reference tool for Shakespeare students and enthusiasts, this compact guide provides authoritative summaries of each of Shakespeare's works.