Troylus and Cressida

Author: Commercial Press
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Publish Date: 1995-10-01
Features: This book is one of Shakespeare's tragedies. The story takes place in the eighth year of the Trojan War. The youngest son of the Trojan King, Troilus, falls in love with Criseida, the daughter of a Trojan priest who has allied with the Greeks. With the help of her uncle, the two lovers meet secretly. The Greek proposal for a truce causes fierce debate within the Trojan palace, and the pro-war faction ultimately prevails. At the request of Criseida's father, the Greeks propose to exchange her for a captured Trojan general. Just as she has left her lover, Criseida quickly throws herself into the arms of a new Greek suitor. All of this is witnessed by Troilus. The next day's battle also turns out badly for the Trojans, and they lose another key general. The end of the city of Troy is drawing near.