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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CoriolanusCoriolanus - Wikipedia

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   Coriolanus is a Shakespearean tragedy based on the life of the Roman general Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus. The play explores his conflict with the plebeians, his banishment from Rome, and his death at the hands of his former allies.

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3. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk › productions › coriolanusCoriolanus - National Theatre

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   8 hours ago · Warrior. Hero. Traitor. Unrivalled in the art of war, undefeated on the field of battle, Coriolanus is Rome’s greatest soldier. When a legendary victory brings the opportunity of high office, he is persuaded to stand for election.

4. www.shakespeare.org.uk › coriolanusSummary of Coriolanus - Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

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   Learn about the plot, characters and themes of Coriolanus, a tragedy about a Roman general who hates the people and is banished from Rome. Find out how his mother tries to stop him from attacking Rome and how he dies at the hands of his former enemy.

5. www.sparknotes.com › shakespeare › coriolanusCoriolanus: Study Guide - SparkNotes

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   Coriolanus is a tragedy by William Shakespeare that was first performed around 1609. Like Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra, it is a Roman play. But unlike those plays, it is not set in the Imperial Rome of the first century CE, but more than two centuries earlier, when Rome was just one Italian city among many, fighting for survival.

6. www.imdb.com › title › tt1372686Coriolanus (2011) - IMDb

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   Coriolanus: Directed by Ralph Fiennes. With Gerard Butler, Ralph Fiennes, Lubna Azabal, Ashraf Barhom. A banished hero of Rome allies with a sworn enemy to take his revenge on the city.

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   • Genre: Drama, Thriller, War

   • Director: Ralph Fiennes
   • Release Date: 2012-01-20

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Coriolanus_(film)Coriolanus (film) - Wikipedia

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   Coriolanus is a film directed by and starring Ralph Fiennes as the title character, a Roman general who is banished and seeks revenge. The film is set in a contemporary Balkan context and features a cast of British and American actors.

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   Why is Coriolanus a Roman general?

   • Coriolanus is the name given to a Roman general after his military feats against the Volscians at Corioli. Following his success he seeks to be consul, but his disdain for the plebeians and mutual hostility with the tribunes lead to his banishment from Rome. In exile, he presents himself to the Volscians, then leads them against Rome.

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   Is Coriolanus based on a true story?

   • The play is based on the life of the legendary Roman leader Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus. Shakespeare worked on it during the same years he wrote Antony and Cleopatra, making them his last two tragedies. Coriolanus is the name given to a Roman general after his military feats against the Volscians at Corioli.

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   What happened to Coriolanus?

   • Roman general Coriolanus makes his name defeating an enemy army and defending Rome. The Senate nominates him as consul but he cannot win the people's vote, so he is banished from Rome and allies with his old enemy. He comes to attack Rome, his mother persuades him not to, and his new-found ally kills him for the betrayal. More detail: 2 minute read

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   Is Coriolanus a Roman play?

   • Coriolanus is a tragedy by William Shakespeare that was first performed around 1609. Like Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra, it is a Roman play. But unlike those plays, it is not set in the Imperial Rome of the first century CE, but more than two centuries earlier, when Rome was just one Italian city among many, fighting for survival.

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9. www.sparknotes.com › shakespeare › coriolanusCoriolanus: Full Book Summary - SparkNotes

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   Learn about the plot and themes of Shakespeare's tragedy Coriolanus, a play about a Roman general who is exiled and seeks revenge against his former city. Find out how he is influenced by his mother, his enemies, and his own pride.