Coriolanus

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Contributor:

Tieck, Dorothea, 1799-1841

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Coriolanus" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play written during the early 17th century. The drama unfolds the tumultuous life of the Roman general Coriolanus, whose pride and disdain for the common people lead to his downfall. The play explores themes of power, loyalty, and the complex relationship between a leader and the populace he seeks to govern. At the start of this play, citizens of Rome are in turmoil due to food shortages and rising prices, leading to unrest and a desire to confront the esteemed general Cajus Marcius Coriolanus, whom they blame for their plight. The opening scenes introduce us to the discontent of the plebeians, as they discuss their grievances and plot against Coriolanus, showcasing the political tension between the patricians and commoners. Additionally, we meet key characters including Menenius Agrippa, a mediator, and Coriolanus himself, who embodies pride and martial valor, setting the stage for his eventual conflict with the very people he serves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Thanks are given to Delphine Lettau for finding a huge collection of ancient German books in London

Notes:

Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coriolanus

Text der Tragödie in der Übersetzung von Dorothea Tieck.

Release date is 2004-11-01