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Coriolanus: A Roman Hero's Tale

Discover Coriolanus, a brave Roman general who became a legend, but faced a tough challenge with his anger!

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'Virgilia Bewailing the Banishment of Coriolanus'

'Virgilia Bewailing the Banishment of Coriolanus'

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(outtake) 185th of 4th 365: Waiting for Kate after the NT Live screening of Coriolanus
Volumnia pleads with Coriolanus
Woodcut illustration of Veturia and Volumnia confronting Coriolanus - Penn Provenance Project
Coriolanus at the London Film Festival 2
Volumnia Before Coriolanus (1674) Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
185th of 4th 365: Waiting for Kate after the NT Live screening of Coriolanus
Woodcut illustration of Veturia and Volumnia confronting Coriolanus
(outtake) 185th of 4th 365: Waiting for Kate after the NT Live screening of Coriolanus
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Coriolanus at the London Film Festival 2

Key Facts

Playwright
William Shakespeare wrote this play.
Written Between
1605 and 1608.
Based On
The legendary Roman leader Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus.
Fun Fact
Coriolanus got his name from winning a battle in the city of Corioli.

Meet the Mighty Roman!

Imagine a super strong soldier named Coriolanus! He was a real hero in ancient Rome. He was so good at fighting that he got a special name after winning a big battle in a city called Corioli. This is the story of his adventures, his bravery, and some tricky choices he had to make. It's like a superhero story, but from a long, long time ago!

When Did This Happen?

This exciting story comes from a famous writer named William Shakespeare. He wrote it down a super long time ago, between 1605 and 1608. That's even before your grandparents' grandparents were born! Shakespeare loved telling stories about brave people and big adventures, and Coriolanus was one of his last, most exciting plays.

Why is Coriolanus Famous?

Coriolanus is famous because he was a fantastic fighter for Rome. He helped protect his city from enemies. But he also had a bit of a temper and didn't always get along with everyone. This story teaches us that even heroes can make mistakes, and it's important to be kind and fair to others, even if they are different from you.

What Happens in the Story?

After being a great soldier, Coriolanus wanted to be a leader in Rome. But he was a bit grumpy and didn't like talking to the regular people. Because of this, he got kicked out of Rome! He then went to his old enemies and led them back to fight against his own city. It's a dramatic tale of bravery, anger, and making tough decisions.

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