Name: The Tragedy of Coriolanus
Price: 17.79 EUR
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Author: William Shakespeare
ISBN: 9781507701898

Type

Physical Book

Author

William Shakespeare

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

160

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3 x 12.7 x 0.9 cm

Weight

0.18 kg.

ISBN13

9781507701898

Synopsis "The Tragedy of Coriolanus"

This is believed to be one of the last two tragedies written by Shakespeare, along with Antony and Cleopatra, sometime between 1605 and 1608. It is not one of his better known plays, but has seen more popularity in recent years, and has recently been produced as a major motion picture in a modern adaptation of the story. The narrative is about pride, and the destruction that can come as a result, with the pride of Caius Marcius Coriolanus leading him to exile and eventually to betrayal of his own people. The story is also about mercy, though the interweaving web of loyalty he has spun about himself makes it impossible to escape the consequences of his choices.

William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare (Stratford-upon-Avon, c. April 23, 1564jul. - Ibid., April 23/May 3, 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. Often known as the Bard of Avon (or simply the Bard), he is considered the most important writer in the English language and one of the most famous in world literature.

According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, "Shakespeare is generally acknowledged as the greatest of all time writers, a unique figure in the history of literature. The fame of other poets, such as Homer and Dante Alighieri, or novelists such as Leo Tolstoy or Charles Dickens, has transcended national barriers, but none has achieved the reputation of Shakespeare, whose works today are read and performed more frequently and in more countries than ever. The prophecy of one of his great contemporaries, Ben Jonson, has thus been fulfilled: 'Shakespeare does not belong to one age but to eternity'".

Among his most notable works are Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. His ability to portray the complexities of human nature, along with his mastery in the use of verse and language, has made him a timeless figure.

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