The Tragedy of Coriolanus Kindle Edition

by William Shakespeare (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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"Jan Blits's invaluable edition of Coriolanus opens up new vistas for its readers by providing rare insights into Shakespeare’s remarkable artistry and acuity in dramatizing ancient Rome—its history, its heroes, and its aspirations. In addition, Professor Blits's references to key sources on Rome enable curious readers to conduct their own further investigations under his learned guidance. In short, Blits’s edition makes the depths of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus accessible in ways previous versions do not."
—Vickie B. Sullivan, Cornelia M. Jackson Professor of Political Science, Tufts University

"With this edition of Coriolanus, together with his editions of Julius Caesar and Antony & Cleopatra, Jan Blits completes his masterful trilogy of commentary on Shakespeare’s dramatic portrait of the ancient Roman Republic. His introductory essay, extensive and detailed notes to the text, and useful glossary provide readers, students, and scholars of Shakespeare’s Roman plays with a comprehensive account of the dominant themes and circumstances in the dramatic action—especially from the perspective of ancient history and political philosophy. From the foundation of the Roman Republic and its inevitable tension between extraordinary martial prowess, the pursuit of self-sufficient virtue, and republican devotion to the common good, Blits creates a compelling historical, political, and philosophical framework for understanding Shakespeare's Coriolanus and Rome."
—Dustin Gish, The Honors College, University of Houston --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

About the Author

William Shakespeare was an English Poet, actor, playwright. He is the greatest writer in the English language in the World and the world's Greatest dramatist and Playwright. He was baptised the 26 April 1564 and died the 23 April 1616. He is often called England's National Poet and the Bard of Avon. William Shakespeare works consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two narrative poems, and a few other verses, the authorship of some of which is uncertain. His plays have been translated into every language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. William Shakespeare is the Father of modern Literature. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0013H9FLO
Publisher ‏ : ‎ LeClue (February 4, 2008)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2008
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 398 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 117 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1489511997
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

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lizzb92

Shakespeares great

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014

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I love Shakespeare and this one is great, not one of my top loves but is a great easy one to read.

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Karen Groves

DON'T BUY THIS.

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2013

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This is NOT an annotated copy of the text. It is simply the text, no additions, with a biography of Shakespeare tacked onto the end. Also, in the "List of Works" included with the biography, it lists all the "Histories" as "Comedies".

I'm trying to study this play, and this text was a complete waste of time. I'm about to start searching again for an ANNOTATED copy of Coriolanus.

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Mary E. Sibley

Bold proud warrior

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2006

Coriolanus does not want to seek votes just because he was wounded fighting for his country. Men agreed Coriolanus is too noble for this world. His nature mars his fortune. He has an angry tongue. Coriolanus is told he is too absolute. He is to be banished. Some of the officials consider him a traitor. When Coriolanus dies saving Rome, he dies a victim of pride.

This Shakespearean drama is surprisingly unbright, dull. Since it is Shakespeare, it is still better than almost anything else.

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