Coriolanus (1877)

Book Overview

Coriolanus is a tragedy play written by William Shakespeare, first performed in 1607. This book, Coriolanus (1877), is a critical analysis and interpretation of the play by R. Whitelaw. The book explores the themes, characters, and plot of the play, providing insights into Shakespeare's writing style and the historical context in which it was written. Whitelaw delves into the character of Coriolanus, a Roman general who becomes a political leader but ultimately falls from grace due to his arrogance and pride. The book also analyzes the relationships between Coriolanus and other characters, such as his mother and his political opponents. Additionally, Whitelaw examines the play's themes of power, loyalty, and the struggle between the individual and the state. This book is a valuable resource for anyone studying Shakespeare's works or interested in the themes and motifs of tragedy plays.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436814197
• ISBN13: 9781436814195
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"