Publisher's Synopsis
William Shakespeare�������s Coriolanus is a tragedy that was first published in 1623. The play is set in ancient Rome and tells the story of a proud and stubborn general named Caius Martius Coriolanus, who is loved by his people for his military victories but despised for his arrogance and contempt for the common people. When the citizens rise up against him and banish him from Rome, Coriolanus seeks revenge by joining forces with his former enemies and leading an attack on the city. The play explores themes of pride, honor, loyalty, and the tension between the ruling class and the common people. It is considered one of Shakespeare�������s lesser-known works but has been praised for its powerful language and complex characters. This edition of Coriolanus was published in 1864 and includes an introduction and notes by the editor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
