This is believed to be the first book of its kind. Twelve distinguished actors were asked to write about the preparation and performance of a Shakespeare role they had played in a production with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
An edition of Shakespeare's tragedy, including discussion of its plot, themes, characters, language, production, and author.
In Rome, tensions rise as the upper class indulges in luxury while the common people suffer from hunger. General Caius Martius, a staunch opponent of the plebeians' demands, leads his army against the invading Volscians and achieves a remarkable victory at Corioles, earning him the title of Coriolanus. However, upon returning to Rome and seeking a political career, his arrogance becomes his downfall. Coriolanus harshly insults the populace and their representatives, ultimately facing the threat of exile. The once-heroic figure finds himself fallen from grace, but the tragedy is only beginning...
The Arden Shakespeare has long been acclaimed as the established scholarly edition of Shakespeare's work. Now being totally re-edited for the third time, Arden editions offer the very best in contemporary scholarship. Each volume provides a clear and authoritative text, edited to the highest standards; detailed textual notes and commentary on the same page of the text; full contextual, illustrated introduction, including an in-depth survey of critical and performance approaches to the play; and selected bibliography.