Troilus and Cressida: Play Guide and Free Edition
Troilus and Cressida: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Troilus and Cressida is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shakespeare, William (1564–1616).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Troilus and Cressida" by William Shakespeare is a play probably written in 1602. Set during the Trojan War, it follows two intertwined plots: a doomed love affair between Trojan prince Troilus and Cressida, and the Greek commanders' struggle to rouse proud Achilles into battle against Hector. The tone shifts between bawdy comedy and tragic darkness, leaving audiences uncertain how to respond. Critics have labeled it one of Shakespeare's "problem plays," a work that continues to spark lively debate about its meaning and purpose.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Troilus and Cressida
- Author credits: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Cressida (Fictitious character) -- Drama
- Tragicomedy
- Troilus (Legendary character) -- Drama
- Trojan War -- Drama
- Troy (Extinct city) -- Drama
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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