Coriolanus
1623

Coriolanus is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, first published in 1623. The play follows Caius Martius Coriolanus, a Roman general whose pride and contempt for the common people lead to his tragic downfall. Set against the backdrop of political strife in ancient Rome, it explores themes of power, class conflict, and the complexities of public perception. The tensions between the patricians and plebeians are central to the narrative, highlighting the struggles of a man caught between personal ambition and societal expectations.
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