Coriolanus by William Shakespeare

342 pages first pub 1623 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

The authoritative edition of Coriolanus from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers.Set in the earliest days of the Roman Republic, Coriolanus begins with the common people, ...

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Moods

dark 68%
challenging 53%
tense 45%
emotional 33%
adventurous 31%
sad 31%
reflective 24%
funny 10%
mysterious 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 31%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 44% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 34% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.61

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