Titus Andronicus: Play Guide and Free Edition
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Titus Andronicus is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shakespeare, William (1564–1616).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Titus Andronicus" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy believed to have been written between 1588 and 1593. Roman general Titus returns victorious from war, bringing the captured Goth queen Tamora as his prisoner. When he sacrifices her son, she vows revenge. After becoming empress, Tamora orchestrates brutal acts against Titus and his family, igniting a devastating cycle of violence and retribution. Shakespeare's first tragedy explores the dark depths of vengeance in ancient Rome.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Titus Andronicus
- Author credits: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Andronicus, Titus (Legendary character) -- Drama
- Generals -- Drama
- Goths -- Drama
- Historical drama
- Rome -- History -- Germanic invasions, 3rd-6th centuries -- Drama
- Tragedies (Drama)
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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