The Tragedy of Coriolanus: The Oxford Shakespeare the Tragedy of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare

The Tragedy of Coriolanus: The Oxford Shakespeare the Tragedy of Coriolanus

William Shakespeare

388 pages first pub 1623 (editions)

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Perhaps the most brilliant political play ever written, Coriolanus is a gripping psychological study of the relationship between personality and politics, and its Roman hero one of the most memorable Shakespeare ever created. The introduction to t...

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Moods

dark 63%
challenging 54%
tense 49%
emotional 33%
reflective 29%
adventurous 27%
sad 27%
funny 10%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 32%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 43% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 35% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.61

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