"Coriolanus" is a tragedy play by William Shakespeare, set in ancient Rome. The story follows the life of the titular character, Caius Marcius Coriolanus, a skilled general and war hero who is driven by a fierce sense of honor and duty to the Roman state. However, his pride and arrogance often put him at odds with the common people and their representatives in the government. When he is banished from Rome and seeks revenge by leading a military campaign against the city, he finds himself facing his own downfall. The play explores themes of political power, pride, and loyalty, and has been praised for its complex characters and its depiction of the struggles between the ruling class and the working class.
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