The Tragedy of Coriolanus: The Oxford Shakespeare the Tragedy of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare

The Tragedy of Coriolanus: The Oxford Shakespeare the Tragedy of Coriolanus

William Shakespeare

388 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)

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Description

Perhaps the most brilliant political play ever written, Coriolanus is a gripping psychological study of the relationship between personality and politics, and its Roman hero one of the most memorable Shakespeare ever created. The introduction to t...

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Moods

dark 70%
tense 50%
challenging 47%
sad 40%
adventurous 30%
emotional 30%
reflective 25%
funny 15%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 36%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.59

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