Titus Andronicus

Video:

	click to watch: "Titus Andronicus"	Excerpt from Act 2, Scene 4 :Another part of the forest. Actors: Julian Glover (Marcus), Nancy Carroll (Lavinia) Clip length: 1 min 23 sec
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Synopsis:

In the dying light of Empire, natural born killer Titus must avenge the honor of his daughter, and preserve the glory of Rome.

An eye for an eye, a tongue for a hand, a hand for a head.

Rated NC-17. Contains scenes of murder, dismemberment, murder, rape, murder, cannibalism, murder and baking.

"I'm not sure if my mouth is watering or if I've just bitten off my own tongue, Clarice."
- Annabelle Lectern

History:

aka "The Most Lamentable Tragedy of Titus Andronicus"

Written in collaboration with George Peele, probably around 1590 to 1591

First published 1594

You can read the full text of
"Titus Andronicus" at MIT.edu:
"Titus Andronicus: Entire Play"

You can find a full synopsis of
"Titus Andronicus" at Bardweb.net:
"Shakespeare Resource Center - Titus Andronicus"