Philip Brockbank Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

An edition of Shakespeare's tragedy, including discussion of its plot, themes, characters, language, production, and author.

This is believed to be the first book of its kind. Twelve distinguished actors were asked to write about the preparation and performance of a Shakespeare role they had played in a production with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

In Rome, tensions rise as the upper class indulges in luxury while the common people suffer from hunger. General Caius Martius, a staunch opponent of the plebeians' demands, leads his army against the invading Volscians and achieves a remarkable victory at Corioles, earning him the title of Coriolanus. However, upon returning to Rome and seeking a political career, his arrogance becomes his downfall. Coriolanus harshly insults the populace and their representatives, ultimately facing the threat of exile. The once-heroic figure finds himself fallen from grace, but the tragedy is only beginning...