Coriolanus by William Shakespeare
The play follows the story of Gaius Marcius Coriolanus, a Roman general who is banished from Rome after he is deemed too arrogant and proud by the citizens. He then forms an alliance with his enemy Aufidius, leader of the Volscians, to attack Rome and exact revenge on his former countrymen. Your response?
By William Shakespeare · First published 1623 · Genre: Tragedy, Drama, History · 29 chapters · 44,828 words
First lines
Rome. A street.
Enter a company of mutinous Citizens, with staves, clubs, and other weapons.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: William Shakespeare
- Date: 1623 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Tragedy, Drama, History, Political drama, War
- Length: 44,828 words
- Structure: 29 chapters, 1,259 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Tragedy — This play follows the tragic downfall of its protagonist, consistent with the characteristics of a tragedy.
- Drama — This play involves conflicts and emotions expressed through dialogue and performance.
- History — This work corresponds to historical events and characters from ancient Rome.
- Political drama — The play deals extensively with political intrigue, manipulation, and debate.
Tags
Tragedy · Rome · Nobility · Power · Machiavellian · Politics · Revenge · Family · Loyalty · Betrayal · War · Death
Contents
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE V
- SCENE V
- SCENE V
- SCENE VI
- SCENE VI
- SCENE VI
- SCENE VII
- SCENE VII
- SCENE VIII
- SCENE IX
- SCENE X