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Title: Troilus and Cressida
Note: The First Folio, 1623
Note: Reading ease score: 91.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Summary: "Troilus and Cressida" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play likely written in the early 17th century. The narrative unfolds during the backdrop of the Trojan War, focusing on the doomed romance between Troilus, a Trojan prince, and Cressida, a woman traded between the Greek camp and her original love. The play explores themes of love, honor, and betrayal amidst the chaos of war. The opening of the play introduces the audience to the setting of Troy and the impending conflict between the Trojans and the Greeks. We are introduced to Troilus, who is reluctant to engage in battle due to his overwhelming feelings for Cressida. Through his conversation with Pandarus, Troilus's feelings are laid bare; he is deeply enamored yet plagued by self-doubt regarding his worthiness of Cressida's affection. As we are drawn into Troilus's internal struggles, we also meet Cressida, who navigates the expectations of love and loyalty while grappling with her own fears and desires. This early portion sets the stage for the complex interplay of love and war that defines the ensuing plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
EBook No.: 1124
Published: Dec 1, 1997
Downloads: 231
Language: English
Subject: Trojan War -- Drama
Subject: Tragicomedy
Subject: Troilus (Legendary character) -- Drama
Subject: Cressida (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Subject: Troy (Extinct city) -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Troilus and Cressida
Note: The First Folio, 1623
Note: Reading ease score: 91.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Summary: "Troilus and Cressida" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play likely written in the early 17th century. The narrative unfolds during the backdrop of the Trojan War, focusing on the doomed romance between Troilus, a Trojan prince, and Cressida, a woman traded between the Greek camp and her original love. The play explores themes of love, honor, and betrayal amidst the chaos of war. The opening of the play introduces the audience to the setting of Troy and the impending conflict between the Trojans and the Greeks. We are introduced to Troilus, who is reluctant to engage in battle due to his overwhelming feelings for Cressida. Through his conversation with Pandarus, Troilus's feelings are laid bare; he is deeply enamored yet plagued by self-doubt regarding his worthiness of Cressida's affection. As we are drawn into Troilus's internal struggles, we also meet Cressida, who navigates the expectations of love and loyalty while grappling with her own fears and desires. This early portion sets the stage for the complex interplay of love and war that defines the ensuing plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
EBook No.: 1124
Published: Dec 1, 1997
Downloads: 231
Language: English
Subject: Trojan War -- Drama
Subject: Tragicomedy
Subject: Troilus (Legendary character) -- Drama
Subject: Cressida (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Subject: Troy (Extinct city) -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.