Troilus and Cressida
Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare is an annotated edition published by Simon and Schuster on January 5, 2021. This authoritative version is part of The Folger Shakespeare Library series, designed for both students and general readers. Set during the Trojan War, the play draws inspiration from the works of Homer and Geoffrey Chaucer, exploring themes of love and conflict through its characters.
Readers will find a freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play, accompanied by full explanatory notes placed conveniently alongside the text. This edition also includes scene-by-scene plot summaries, an introduction to Shakespeare’s language, and an essay by a leading scholar that offers a modern perspective on the work. With 416 pages, this edition provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the complexities of the play, making it a valuable resource for those interested in drama and classic literature.
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The authoritative edition of Troilus and Cressida from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers.
For Troilus and Cressida, set during the Trojan War, Shakespeare turned to the Greek poet Homer, whose epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey treat the war and its aftermath, and to Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales, and the great romance of the war, Troilus and Criseyde.
This edition includes:
-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play
-Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play
-Scene-by-scene plot summaries
-A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases
-An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language
-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books
-An annotated guide to further reading
Essay by Jonathan Gil Harris
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.
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