"Coriolanus" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play from the 1600s that is about themes like power, pride, and loyalty. It follows Caius Marcius Coriolanus, a Roman general who is really proud. Because he doesn't like regular people, he ends up losing everything. The story shows how hard it can be to get power and what happens when rich and poor people don't get along. Coriolanus fights the people he used to protect, and the play starts with people of Rome being mad at Coriolanus because they think he's their enemy. The people are hungry and upset that the rich people have a good life. One guy tries to calm everyone down, while Coriolanus says he doesn't like regular people. The play then shows Coriolanus fighting a battle, and it shows that he is someone who struggles with who he is and what he wants.
Coriolanus
By William Shakespeare
A celebrated warrior's arrogance ignites a conflict with his own people, leading to a devastating fall from grace.
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About the AuthorWilliam Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
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