Coriolanus

Newly Revised Edition

William Shakespeare

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Signet Classics
01 July 2002

Theatre Studies; Shakespeare plays

The Signet Classics edition of Shakespeare's powerful tragedy of divided politics.

One of the Bard's final tragedies, this is the story of an Ancient Roman soldier whose political machinations and military might gain him heroic status, but ultimately lead to his assassination.

This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as-

. An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater

.

A special introduction to the play by the editor, Reuben Brower

. Selections from Plutarch'sLives of Noble Grecians and Romans, the source from which Shakespeare derivedCoriolanus

. Dramatic criticism from A. C. Bradley, Wyndham Lewis, D. A. Traversi, and others

. A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions

. Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text

. And more...

By: William Shakespeare
Imprint: Signet Classics
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 172mm, Width: 105mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 168g
ISBN: 9780451528438
ISBN 10: 0451528433
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 01 July 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Coriolanus - William Shakespeare - Edited by Reuben Brower A. C. Bradley: Coriolanus Wyndham Lewis: From The Lion and the Fox D. A. Traversi: From An Approach to Shakespeare Joyce Van Dyke: Making a Scene: Language and Gesture in ?Coriolanus? Samuel Schoenbaum: ?Coriolanus? on Stage and Screen NEWLY ADDED ESSAY: Bruce R. Smith: Sexual Politics in Coriolanus

William Shakespeare(1564-1616)was apoet,playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the mostinfluential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includescomedic, tragic, and historical plays;poems; and 154 sonnets.His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

Reviews for Coriolanus: Newly Revised Edition

A remarkable edition, one that makes Shakespeare's extraordinary accomplishment more vivid than ever. --James Shapiro, professor, Columbia University, bestselling author of A Year in the Life of Shakespeare: 1599 A feast of literary and historical information. --The Wall Street Journal -A remarkable edition, one that makes Shakespeare's extraordinary accomplishment more vivid than ever.---James Shapiro, professor, Columbia University, bestselling author of A Year in the Life of Shakespeare: 1599 -A feast of literary and historical information.---The Wall Street Journal A remarkable edition, one that makes Shakespeare s extraordinary accomplishment more vivid than ever. James Shapiro, professor, Columbia University, bestselling author of A Year in the Life of Shakespeare: 1599 A feast of literary and historical information. The Wall Street Journal