Shakespeare, William, The Oxford Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Coriolanus

Shakespeare 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 this new edition offers the first full stage history and analysis of the original production of Coriolanus at the Blackfriars theater, and also examines Shakespeare's adaptation of his historical material while emphasizing the wide range of interpretations that are possible in performance. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. ISBN-10: 0199535809 BRITISH AND IRISH DRAMA (DRAMATIC WORKS BY ONE AUTHOR), SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM, 1564-1616_CORIOLANUS Edition: Illustrated Pages: 400 Dimensions: 19.53 x 2.39 x 13.23 cm Weight: 0.43 kg