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Shakespeare, William
1564
1616
Shakspeare, William
Shakspere, William
Guizot, François
1787
1874
Guizot, Francois Pierre Guillaume
Guizot, François Pierre Guillaume
Guizot, M. (François)
Guisot, M. (François)
Guizot, Monsieur (François)
Guizot, François
Coriolan
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coriolanus Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coriolan_(Shakespeare)
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"Coriolan" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the early 17th century. The play centers around the life of Caius Marcius Coriolanus, a Roman general whose pride and disdain for the common people lead to his downfall. It explores themes of power, betrayal, and the tense relationship between the patricians and plebeians in Rome, making it a poignant reflection on human nature and societal conflict. At the start of the play, we find a group of rebellious plebeians in Rome, armed and discussing their grievances about hunger and oppression by the patricians, particularly targeting Coriolanus as their enemy. Ménénius Agrippa, a friend of Coriolanus, intervenes to calm the crowd by telling a fable that likens the state of the city to a body, where the senators are likened to the stomach, nourishing the rest. Meanwhile, Coriolanus himself displays his typical haughtiness and desire for military glory, ultimately gearing up for conflict against the Volsques. The opening sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of patriotic fervor, personal ambition, and the turbulent political atmosphere of ancient Rome. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Tragedies (Drama)
Generals -- Drama
Rome -- Drama
Coriolanus, Cnaeus Marcius -- Drama
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Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: Classics of Literature
Category: British Literature
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