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Coriolanus. By William Shakespeare. Full Audiobook • Coriolanus: A Tale of Pride, Politics, and Betrayal • In William Shakespeare's compelling tragedy, Coriolanus, we are introduced to Caius Marcius, a Roman general of exceptional valor and skill. Nicknamed Coriolanus for his heroic exploits in the battle of Corioli, he is revered by the Roman patricians for his military prowess but despised by the common people, the plebeians, for his haughty and disdainful attitude. • A Hero's Rise and Fall • • Coriolanus's military brilliance is put to the test when Rome is threatened by the invading Volscians. Leading the Roman army, he proves his worth, defeating the Volscians and securing Rome's safety. His triumph earns him the admiration of the patricians, who propose making him consul, the highest political office in Rome. • However, Coriolanus's disdain for the plebeians, his contempt for their political power, and his condescending arrogance alienate him from the common people. He refuses to deign to address the plebeians, dismissing their concerns and openly mocking their political aspirations. • The Tribunes' Enmity • • The plebeians' tribunes, Menenius Agrippa and Sicinius Velutus, recognize Coriolanus's potential threat to their power and influence. They exploit the plebeians' resentment towards Coriolanus, stirring up dissent and turning the people against him. • Coriolanus's contemptuous speeches only exacerbate the situation, further deepening the rift between him and the plebeians. The tribunes use his inflammatory words to fuel the plebeians' anger, leading to a riot in which Coriolanus is nearly killed. • Banishment and Betrayal • • Forced to seek exile, Coriolanus seeks refuge with his former enemy, the Volscian leader Aufidius. Fueled by revenge and ambition, Aufidius promises to help Coriolanus regain his status in Rome by leading the Volscians to attack the city. • Coriolanus's military brilliance leads the Volscian army to the gates of Rome, threatening to overthrow the patrician government. The city is in despair, and the patricians realize their mistake in alienating Coriolanus. • A Mother's Plea • • In a desperate attempt to avert disaster, Coriolanus's mother, Volumnia, along with his wife, Virgilia, and his son, Menenius, travel to the Volscian camp to plead with him to spare Rome. Volumnia's powerful and moving speech, appealing to Coriolanus's deepest emotions and sense of duty, breaks through his hardened exterior. • Overcome by his mother's plea and his love for his family, Coriolanus agrees to spare Rome and withdraw the Volscian army. He is hailed as a hero, but his act of compassion is met with suspicion and mistrust from the Volscians. • Betrayal and Tragedy • Aufidius, enraged by Coriolanus's betrayal, seizes the opportunity to strike back. He accuses Coriolanus of treachery and orchestrates his murder. Coriolanus, the once-feared warrior and admired hero, falls to the ground, stabbed by his former ally. • Coriolanus's tragic downfall serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of pride, arrogance, and the consequences of self-destructive behavior. His tragic fate highlights the complexities of power, politics, and the delicate balance between ambition and compassion. • More: Coriolanus, Shakespeare, audiobook • play, drama, classic • ancient rome, politics, war • power, revenge, tragedy • 00:00:00 Persons Represented • 00:01:12 ACT 1. Scene 1 • 00:21:01 Scene 2 • 00:23:52 Scene 3 • 00:31:15 Scene 4 • 00:37:14 Scene 5 • 00:39:33 Scene 6 • 00:46:02 Scene 7 • 00:46:52 Scene 8 • 00:48:19 Scene 9 • 00:55:19 Scene 10 • 00:57:49 ACT 2. Scene 1 • 01:16:04 Scene 2 • 01:27:26 Scene 3 • 01:45:24 ACT 3. Scene 1 • 02:12:13 Scene 2 • 02:23:04 Scene 3 • 02:34:08 ACT 4. Scene 1 • 02:38:27 Scene 2 • 02:43:09 Scene 3 • 02:46:14 Scene 4 • 02:48:25 Scene 5 • 03:04:25 Scene 6 • 03:17:01 Scene 7 • 03:20:49 ACT 5. Scene 1 • 03:26:19 Scene 2 • 03:33:41 Scene 3 • 03:48:26 Scene 4 • 03:53:01 Scene 5 • 03:53:45 Scene 6
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