Coriolanus
Shakespeare wrote a political tragedy about a soldier who despises the people he is supposed to serve — and the people who destroy him for it.
tragedyEnglishchallengingshort · ~3.5h
Influence
5.0/10
Popularity
4.5/10
“There is a world elsewhere.”
Why It Matters
Shakespeare wrote a political tragedy about a soldier who despises the people he is supposed to serve — and the people who destroy him for it. It is his most explicitly political play, and its exploration of populism, elite contempt, and democratic dysfunction resonates in every era. Brecht adapted it; modern productions keep finding new relevance in it.
The 
Take
Personal reviewI liked that both Coriolanus and the tribunes were unlikeable but with redeeming qualities, and what a great play by Aufidius at the end
Notable Quotes
“O mother, mother! What have you done?”
“His nature is too noble for the world.”