Troilus and Cressida
Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare, published by National Geographic Books on January 26, 2016, is a UK edition comprising 320 pages. This play, inspired by Homer’s Iliad and Chaucer’s Troilus and Criseyde, delves into themes of heroism, love, and betrayal set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. The narrative unfolds in the seventh year of the conflict, where the Greek army, led by the reluctant Achilles, faces challenges both on and off the battlefield. The story centers on Troilus, the son of the Trojan King, who falls in love with Cressida, a woman caught between loyalties as her father defects to the Greek camp.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of the complexities of love and honor as the characters navigate their relationships amid the chaos of war. This edition includes a general introduction to Shakespeare’s life and Elizabethan theatre, along with a specific introduction to the play itself. Additionally, it features a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay on performance options, and a commentary, providing valuable context for understanding the work’s significance in the realm of drama.
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Inspired by Homer’s Iliad and Chaucer’s Troilus and Criseyde, Shakespeare’s play explores heroism, love and betrayal against the backdrop of the Trojan War. This Penguin Shakespeare edition is edited by R. A. Foakes with an introduction by Colin Burrow.
‘Lechery, still wars and lechery; nothing else holds fashion’
It is the seventh year of the Trojan War. The Greek army is camped outside Troy and Achilles – their military hero – refuses to fight. Inside the city Troilus, the Trojan King’s son, falls in love with Cressida, whose father has defected to the Greek camp. In an exchange of prisoners the couple are split – they believe forever. The honour of lovers and soldiers is tested as a fierce battle begins and heroes must prove their worth.
This book contains a general introduction to Shakespeare’s life and Elizabethan theatre, a separate introduction to the play, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary.
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