The tragedy of Coriolanus / William Shakespeare ; edited, with introduction and notes, by Jan H. Blits.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, author.

Contributor:

Blits, Jan H., editor.

Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)

Horace Howard Furness Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Coriolanus, Cnaeus Marcius--Drama.

Coriolanus, Cnaeus Marcius.

Generals--Rome--Drama.

Generals.

Genre:

Drama.

Physical Description:

xix, 278 pages ; 22 cm

Other Title:

Coriolanus

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Indiana : Focus, [2020]

Summary:

"Jan Blits' edition represents something new among editions of Coriolanus. In addition to textual glosses and explanatory notes focused on the rhetorical, historical, and political contexts of the speeches, it includes a wide array of quotations and citations from writers of classical antiquity chosen to illuminate passages of special pertinence to the Roman world represented in the play. Highlighting Shakespeare's significance as a political thinker, it also demonstrates his deep understanding of Roman antiquity, its competing worldviews, and the demise of its Republic. Intended for a broad readership, the edition also includes a Preface, Introduction, Bibliography, and a topical Index"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Horace Howard Furness Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

9781585109593

1585109592

OCLC:

1176322011