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- Pages
- 152 pages
- Reading time
- 6 hours
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Characterized by its duality of tone, this problem play oscillates between bawdy comedy and dark tragedy. It intertwines elements from Homer’s Iliad, exploring the mythological backdrop of the Trojan War and its prominent figures, while also drawing on Chaucer’s Troilus and Criseyde to depict the poignant love story of Troilus and a Trojan woman. This blend of epic themes and romantic entanglements creates a rich narrative that reflects on love, war, and the complexities of human relationships.
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Troilus and Cressida, William Shakespeare
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Troilus and Cressida
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Shakespeare
- Publisher
- Culturea
- Publisher
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 152
- ISBN13
- 9791041807413
- Category
- Fiction, Detective / Thriller, Adventure fiction, About Literature, History, Historical prose, World prose, Alternative history
- Description
- Characterized by its duality of tone, this problem play oscillates between bawdy comedy and dark tragedy. It intertwines elements from Homer’s Iliad, exploring the mythological backdrop of the Trojan War and its prominent figures, while also drawing on Chaucer’s Troilus and Criseyde to depict the poignant love story of Troilus and a Trojan woman. This blend of epic themes and romantic entanglements creates a rich narrative that reflects on love, war, and the complexities of human relationships.