"The Tragedy of Coriolanus" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play that explores the downfall of a celebrated Roman general, Caius Martius Coriolanus, due to his arrogance and scorn for the ordinary citizens, even though he was a great warrior. The story kicks off with angry citizens rebelling against the rich leaders because they don't have enough food; they really hate Coriolanus and want him gone, even though he's a war hero. One of the leaders, Menenius Agrippa, tries to calm everyone down by reminding them that the Senate is important. The play highlights the big gap between the wealthy and the poor in Rome and plants the seeds for Coriolanus's future problems in both politics and war with a Volscian commander named Tullus Aufidius, building up to the tragedy that's about to happen.
The Tragedy of Coriolanus
By William Shakespeare
A proud Roman general's contempt for the common people fuels a tragic conflict, leading to his ultimate demise.
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About the AuthorWilliam Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
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