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Coriolanus

By William Shakespeare
Edited by Sylvan Barnet and Reuben Brower

By William Shakespeare
Edited by Sylvan Barnet and Reuben Brower

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Jul 01, 2002 | ISBN 9780451528438

Coriolanus by William Shakespeare
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About Coriolanus

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’s Lives of Noble Grecians and Romans, the source from which Shakespeare derived Coriolanus
• 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…

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About 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;… More about William Shakespeare

Product Details

Category: Literary Criticism

Mass Market Paperback | $5.95
Published by Signet
Jul 01, 2002 | 384 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-3/4 | ISBN 9780451528438

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Praise

“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

Table Of Contents

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

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