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Tragedy Of Titus Andronicus (1897)

Tragedy Of Titus Andronicus (1897)

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Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesShakespeare

ISBN10: 1167191307
ISBN13: 9781167191305
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus is a play written by William Shakespeare in the late 16th century. The story revolves around the Roman general Titus Andronicus, who returns to Rome after a successful war against the Goths. However, his victory is short-lived as he becomes embroiled in a cycle of revenge and violence that ultimately leads to his downfall.The play is known for its graphic violence, with scenes of rape, mutilation, and cannibalism. It explores themes of power, revenge, and the consequences of violence. The characters are complex and often morally ambiguous, with Titus himself struggling with the conflicting demands of duty and family loyalty.The play was not well-received in Shakespeare's time, with some critics dismissing it as a crude and sensationalist work. However, it has since been re-evaluated and is now considered a powerful and disturbing exploration of human nature and the darker side of humanity.This edition of the play was published in 1897 and includes an introduction and notes by the editor, as well as a glossary of archaic words and phrases. It is a valuable resource for students of Shakespeare and anyone interested in exploring the themes and motifs of this powerful tragedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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