Coriolanus by William Shakespeare - ISBN: 9780451528438
Paperback
A hero’s pride fuels political division, leading to tragic downfall.

Coriolanus

Newly Revised Edition

  • Paperback

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    1 July 2002

Summary

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, Reub…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780451528438
ISBN-10:0451528433
Author:William Shakespeare
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Signet Classics
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Edition:2nd
Release Date:1 July 2002
Weight:168g
Dimensions:172mm x 105mm
Series:Signet Classic Shakespeare (Hardcover)
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“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

About The Author

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare’s vast body of work includes comedic, 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.

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