Coriolanus

A peerless general is offered the consulship of Rome after conquering the Volscian City of Corioles. But when lie arrogantly speaks out against popular rule, the general loses the good will of the starving people and is driven from the city as a traitor. Banished and embittered, lie allies himself with his former enemies and begins to plot a merciless revenge on Rome. This book includes a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and the Elizabethan theatre, a separate introduction to Coriolanus, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary.