Binding: Paperback
Description: Coriolanus is perhaps the most brilliant political play ever written. Set in Ancient Rome it remains a gripping psychological study of the relationship between personality and politics. The introduction to this new edition considers Shakespeare's adaptation of his historical material (Plutarch's Lives) in relation to the social and political conditions in London and Stratford at the time of the play's composition also offering new evidence that it was written in 1608. Professor Parker examines the play's history and particularly its staging at the Blackfriars theatre where it was probably the first of Shakespeare's plays to be presented and for which it may have been written. A thorough commentary pays special attention to the needs of actors and directors. About THE Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range 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 helpful notes to clarify the text up - to - date bibliographies for further study and much more.
Title: The Tragedy Of Coriolanus: The Oxford Shakespeare
Author(s): Shakespeare William, Parker, R. B. (Professor Of English, Trinity College, Professor Of English, Trinity College, University Of Toronto)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199535804
Pages: 400 Pages, 12 Halftones, 1 Map
Publication Date: 5/15/2008
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Category: Shakespeare Studies & Criticism