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Title: Troilus and Cressida

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #100

Note: Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1528

Summary: "Troilus and Cressida" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play written during the early 17th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Trojan War and centers on the doomed romance between Troilus, a Trojan prince, and Cressida, the daughter of a Trojan priest who betrays her people. The play explores themes of love, honor, war, and betrayal, capturing the complexities of human relationships in a time of conflict. The opening of "Troilus and Cressida" introduces us to a war-torn Troy where Troilus grapples with his feelings for Cressida. In his conversation with Pandarus, who serves as a comic and meddling intermediary, we learn of Troilus's deep infatuation and despair, revealing his vulnerabilities. The scene shifts between the Trojan and Greek camps, highlighting the tensions among characters and setting the stage for the impending conflict. As Troilus struggles with his emotions, we are also introduced to key figures of the Trojan and Greek armies, establishing the dramatic stakes of both personal and broader military affairs that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1790

Published: Jun 1, 1999

Downloads: 102

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: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #100

Note: Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1528

Summary: "Troilus and Cressida" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play written during the early 17th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Trojan War and centers on the doomed romance between Troilus, a Trojan prince, and Cressida, the daughter of a Trojan priest who betrays her people. The play explores themes of love, honor, war, and betrayal, capturing the complexities of human relationships in a time of conflict. The opening of "Troilus and Cressida" introduces us to a war-torn Troy where Troilus grapples with his feelings for Cressida. In his conversation with Pandarus, who serves as a comic and meddling intermediary, we learn of Troilus's deep infatuation and despair, revealing his vulnerabilities. The scene shifts between the Trojan and Greek camps, highlighting the tensions among characters and setting the stage for the impending conflict. As Troilus struggles with his emotions, we are also introduced to key figures of the Trojan and Greek armies, establishing the dramatic stakes of both personal and broader military affairs that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1790

Published: Jun 1, 1999

Downloads: 102

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.