Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare
"Troilus and Cressida" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play likely written in the early 17th century. The narrative unfolds during the backdrop of the Trojan War, focusing on the doomed romance between Troilus, a Trojan prince, and Cressida, a woman traded between the Greek camp and her original love. The play explores themes of love, honor, and betrayal amidst the chaos of war. The opening of the play introduces the audience
to the setting of Troy and the impending conflict between the Trojans and the Greeks. We are introduced to Troilus, who is reluctant to engage in battle due to his overwhelming feelings for Cressida. Through his conversation with Pandarus, Troilus's feelings are laid bare; he is deeply enamored yet plagued by self-doubt regarding his worthiness of Cressida's affection. As we are drawn into Troilus's internal struggles, we also meet Cressida, who navigates the expectations of love and loyalty while grappling with her own fears and desires. This early portion sets the stage for the complex interplay of love and war that defines the ensuing plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Title | Troilus and Cressida |
| Note | The First Folio, 1623 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troilus_and_Cressida |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| 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. | 1124 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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