"Troilus and Cressida" by William Shakespeare is a play that blends romance and warfare during the time of the Trojan War. The story centers on Troilus, a young prince, and Cressida, a priest's daughter, as they navigate a difficult love affair. Pandarus steps in to help them be together as dark clouds of a war are looming in the distance. The play looks into the complexities of their love while war happens all around them, showing how the characters feel and the pressures they face from society. Troilus is shown as lovesick, while Cressida is the object of his desire. The challenges from Hector set the scene for battles to come, and through humor and deep thoughts, the play explores love, duty, and honor, hinting at the sad events that will soon unfold.
Troilus and Cressida
By William Shakespeare
Amidst a war in a faraway land, a prince madly in love must learn harsh truths about love and loyalty.
Summary
About the AuthorWilliam Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
More Like This
Explore books similar to the one you're viewing
Romeo and Juliet
By William Shakespeare
Troilus and Cressida
By William Shakespeare
Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
By William Shakespeare
Troilus and Cressida
By William Shakespeare
Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 02 of 10: the Humourous Lieutenant
By John Fletcher
Troilus and Criseyde
By Geoffrey Chaucer
More by This Author
Discover other books written by the same author
The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 1 of 9] Introduction and Publisher's Advertising
By William Shakespeare
Venus and Adonis
By William Shakespeare
All's Well That Ends Well
By William Shakespeare
Twelfth Night; Or, What You Will
By William Shakespeare
Shakespeare's First Folio
By William Shakespeare
Troilus and Cressida
By William Shakespeare