Coriolanus (1877) - Paperback

by R. Whitelaw (Editor)

Coriolanus is a tragedy play written by William Shakespeare, and this book, Coriolanus (1877) by R. Whitelaw, is a critical analysis of the play. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a brief introduction to the play, its characters, and the historical background. The second part is a detailed analysis of the play, focusing on its themes, characters, language, and style.The author begins by discussing the historical context in which the play was written and performed. He then provides a detailed analysis of the play's characters, including Coriolanus, his mother Volumnia, and his political rival, Aufidius. The author also examines the play's themes, such as pride, honor, and political power.The book also delves into the language and style of the play, analyzing Shakespeare's use of language, meter, and imagery. The author provides several examples of Shakespeare's masterful use of language and how it contributes to the play's overall impact.Overall, Coriolanus (1877) by R. Whitelaw is an insightful and comprehensive analysis of one of Shakespeare's lesser-known plays. It is an excellent resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in Shakespearean literature.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.