Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Burgersdijk, L. A. J. (Leendert Alexander Johannes), 1828-1900
Title Titus Andronicus
Note Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Titus Andronicus" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the late 16th century. The play explores themes of revenge, power, and the brutality of war through the story of Titus Andronicus, a Roman general who returns home from battle with captives, only to face betrayal and the destruction of his family. The narrative unfolds amidst political turmoil, highlighting the tensions between different factions in Rome and the devastating consequences of violence. At the start of the play, a political conflict is introduced as Saturninus and Bassianus, the sons of the deceased emperor, vie for the throne of Rome. Titus Andronicus, honored for his military prowess, is drawn into this power struggle as he returns to Rome with the body of his son and the captured Queen Tamora along with her children. The tension escalates quickly as familial loyalty clashes with political ambition, leading to betrayal and the potential for violence. The introduction of key characters and their relationships lays the groundwork for the horrific events that follow, setting a tone of impending tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Andronicus, Titus (Legendary character) -- Drama
Subject Goths -- Drama
Subject Generals -- Drama
Subject Rome -- History -- Germanic invasions, 3rd-6th centuries -- Drama
Subject Historical drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 23676
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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