Troïlus et Cressida by William Shakespeare
"Troïlus et Cressida" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the early 17th century. The play explores themes of love, conflict, and the folly of war, centering primarily around the characters Troïlus, a young prince of Troy, and Cressida, the object of his affection. Shakespeare's treatment of these characters alongside legendary figures from the Trojan War offers a complex interplay of romance and satire. At the start of the play, Troïlusexpresses his deep emotional turmoil over his love for Cressida, feeling torn between his duties as a warrior and his passions. The opening scenes depict the backdrop of the Trojan War, with Troïlus lamenting the futility of fighting for a cause associated with Helen. He seeks assistance from his uncle Pandare in courting Cressida but struggles against his own insecurities. Meanwhile, Cressida is portrayed as playful yet fickle, embodying the complexities of love. As both characters grapple with their emotions, the stage is set for a narrative that intertwines personal relationships with the larger conflicts of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Translator | Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
| Title | Troïlus et Cressida |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troilus_and_Cressida |
| Credits | Produced by Paul Murray, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Trojan War -- Drama |
| Subject | Tragicomedy |
| Subject | Troilus (Legendary character) -- Drama |
| Subject | Cressida (Fictitious character) -- Drama |
| Subject | Troy (Extinct city) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18313 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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