The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus: The Yale Shakespeare Series

"The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus" stands as one of William Shakespeare's most intense and visceral theatrical works. Often categorized as a revenge tragedy, the play is set during the declining years of the Roman Empire and chronicles the brutal cycle of vengeance between the Roman general Titus Andronicus and Tamora, the Queen of the Goths. Upon his return to Rome after a long and costly war, Titus finds himself caught in a web of political intrigue and personal vendettas that lead to a se...