The Tragedie Of Coriolanus (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161479225)

The Tragedie of Coriolanus is a play written by William Shakespeare. It tells the story of the Roman general Caius Marcius Coriolanus, who is celebrated for his military victories but despised by the people of Rome for his arrogance and disdain for the common folk. When he seeks political office, his lack of diplomacy and his contempt for the plebeians lead to his downfall. Coriolanus is banished from Rome and seeks revenge by joining forces with his former enemies, the Volscians. However, his loyalty to the Volscian leader, Aufidius, is tested when he is asked to betray his own country. The play explores themes of pride, loyalty, and the relationship between the individual and the state. It is considered one of Shakespeare's most political plays and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times.Menen. A Letter for me? it giues me an Estate of seuen yeeres health; in which time, I will make a Lippe at the Physician: The most soueraigne Prescription in Galen, is but Emperickqutique; and to this Preseruatiue, of no better report then a Horse-drench. Is he not wounded? he was wont to come home wounded?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

Author: William Shakespeare
ISBN-10: 1161479228
ISBN-13: 9781161479225
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 202
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d