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John Philip Kemble as Coriolanus in "Coriolanus" by William Shakespeare, Thomas Lawrence (1798) Coriolanus (/ k ɒ r i ə ˈ l eɪ n ə s / or /-ˈ l ɑː-/ [1]) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1605 and 1608.
Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus. Gnaeus (or Gaius) Marcius Coriolanus [1] was a Roman general who is said to have lived in the 5th century BC. He received his toponymic cognomen "Coriolanus" following his courageous actions during a Roman siege of the Volscian city of Corioli.
CORIOLANUS A name unmusical to the Volscians' ears, And harsh in sound to thine. AUFIDIUS Say, what's thy name? Thou hast a grim appearance, and thy face Bears a command in't; though thy tackle's torn. Thou show'st a noble vessel: what's thy name? CORIOLANUS Prepare thy brow to frown: know'st thou me yet? AUFIDIUS I know thee not: thy name ...
Jan 20, 2012 · A film version of Shakespeare's tragedy about a Roman general who is banished and seeks revenge on his city. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Vanessa Redgrave and others, directed by Fiennes in his debut.
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- Drama, Thriller, War
- Ralph Fiennes
- 2012-01-20
Jan 19, 2023 · Explore Shakespeare's play about a Roman warrior who clashes with the plebeians and his mother. Find full text, essays, resources, and multimedia for teachers and students.
Coriolanus, the last of the so-called political tragedies by William Shakespeare, written about 1608 and published in the First Folio of 1623 seemingly from the playbook, which had preserved some features of the authorial manuscript. The five-act play, based on the life of Gnaeus Marcius.
Learn about the plot and themes of Shakespeare's tragedy Coriolanus, a play about a Roman general who is exiled and seeks revenge against his former city. Find out how he is influenced by his mother, his enemies, and his own pride.
