Coriolanus by William Shakespeare

Coriolanus

William Shakespeare

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536 pages | first published 1623

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This Roman play is one of Shakespeare's last tragedies, best known for its political and military themes. Its hero, Coriolanus, is a proud General who does not hesitate to show his arrogant and outspoken contempt of the Roman rabble. The Tribunes ...
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Summary of 1361 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
tense 48%
challenging 46%
sad 38%
adventurous 30%
emotional 28%
reflective 25%
funny 12%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 34%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.59

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