Troilus and Cressida

Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare, published by Penguin in 1987, is a complex work that explores themes of love and betrayal against the backdrop of the Trojan War. This edition spans 252 pages and is presented in English. The play is often categorized as a “Problem Comedy,” reflecting its challenging nature that has intrigued critics and theatre directors alike since its creation.

Readers will encounter a narrative that draws from classical sources, including Homer’s Iliad and Chaucer’s Troilus and Criseyde, set during the Greek siege of Troy. The play features notable characters such as Agamemnon, Achilles, Ajax, Diomedes, and Ulysses, weaving a story that examines the intricacies of human relationships amidst the chaos of war. This edition invites readers to engage with Shakespeare’s intricate language and the thematic complexities that have made this work a subject of discussion for centuries.