#37 in Drama & theatre
Titus Andronicus
- 134
- Pages
- about 2.5 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“Titus Andronicus” is a raw, savage revenge play, probably Shakespeare’s earliest tragedy. Written in the bloody style his audiences loved, it is a fine example of the genre for its time; to some modern readers, though, the heap of atrocities borders on the absurd. Some single out the villains, Tamora and above all Aaron, as the only figures with real depth. It rewards readers curious to see where Shakespeare’s tragedies began.
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About the book
The Lamentable Tragedy of Titus Andronicus, often shortened to Titus Andronicus, is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1588 and 1593. It is thought to be Shakespeare's first tragedy and is often seen as his attempt to emulate the violent and bloody revenge plays of his contemporaries, which were extremely popular with audiences throughout the 16th century.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.3 across 81 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 36% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Drama & theatre average of 7.6. That is how 7.5 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 6.3 | 6 | 7% |
| Hardcover | 7.3 | 75 | 93% |
Frequently asked
How long is Titus Andronicus?
It has 134 pages — shorter than 61% of the ranked books in Drama & theatre.
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