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Coriolanus ( / kɒriəˈleɪnəs / or /- ˈlɑː -/ [1]) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1605 and 1608. The play is based on the life of the legendary Roman leader Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus. Shakespeare worked on it during the same years he wrote Antony and Cleopatra, making them his last two tragedies.
The five-act play, based on the life of Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus, a legendary Roman hero of the late 6th and early 5th centuries bce, is essentially an expansion of the Plutarchan biography in Parallel Lives. Though it is Elizabethan in structure, it is markedly Classical in tone.
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Jan 20, 2012 · Ralph Fiennes directs and stars as the banished hero of Rome who allies with his enemy in this adaptation of William Shakespeare's play. See the cast, crew, reviews, trivia, and more on IMDb.
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Jan 19, 2023 · Explore Shakespeare's play about a Roman warrior who clashes with the plebeians and his mother. Find full text, essays, resources, and multimedia for teachers and students.
Jul 31, 2015 · Set in the earliest days of the Roman Republic, Coriolanus begins with the common people, or plebeians, in armed revolt against the patricians. The people win the right to be represented by tribunes. Meanwhile, there are foreign enemies near the gates….
Learn about the plot and themes of Shakespeare's tragedy Coriolanus, a play about a Roman general who is exiled and seeks revenge against his former city. Find out how he is influenced by his mother, his enemies, and his own pride.
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How does Shakespeare portray Coriolanus, the warrior who struggles with his reputation and his conscience? Explore the play's themes, sources, and interpretations with this essay by Heather James.
