rome in literature

Coriolanus, a clever and arrogant Roman general, spurns the people of Rome to ally himself with Rome's enemies--who he later betrays.

An account of the historical setting and significance of Virgil's epic poem and discusses celebrated episodes, its status, and influence on later artists.

Presents study tools for William Shakespeare's tragedy "Coriolanus, " discussing the play's textual history, contexts and sources, dramatic structure, themes, performance, and criticism and providing a selected bibliography.

A reference guide to Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar, " discussing the text as compared to some of the Bard's other plays; and examining contexts and sources, dramatic structure, themes, critical approaches, and the play in performance.

A guide to reading and understanding William Shakespeare's play "Antony and Cleopatra" that includes information on the play's contexts, dramatic structure, major characters, themes, and critical approaches.

Discusses the plot, characters, and historical background of the Shakespeare play.

Examines Julius Caesar as a political play with an examination of history and culture, and a psychological analysis of characters.