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Word: volumnia (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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Characterization is equally inconsistent. Stephen Kaplan's truly fascinating Menenius at times conveys Polonius-like age, at times wisdom, then steps out of character suggesting a Hollywood agent who has lot his client, then a deeply jealous suitor disappointed at Volumnia's success over his own failure...

Author: By Tim Hunter, | Title: Coriolanus | 3/22/1968 | See Source »

Equally fine is Frances Gitter as his mother Volumnia, giving the most articulate and intelligent performance in a generally excellent cast. Frank Hartenstein's lighting added more to characterization than one dares hope for at the Loeb: a scene between Coriolanus and six others on a balcony proved remarkable in that only Coriolanus's shadow was projected onto the stage floor fifteen feet below, serving to isolate him completely from the other more reasonable characters...

Author: By Tim Hunter, | Title: Coriolanus | 3/22/1968 | See Source »

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