Troilus and Cressida Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author), Hudson, Henry N. (Notes by), Herford, Charles Harold (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1420962914 ISBN-13: 9781420962918 Publisher: Digireads.com OUR PRICE: $8.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Drama | Shakespeare |
Dewey: 822.33 |
Physical Information: 0.31" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.38 lbs) 130 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 53885 Reading Level: 7.6 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Although one of his lesser known plays, Shakespeare's considerable abilities as a playwright are readily apparent in "Troilus and Cressida." This historical and tragic 'problem play', thought to be inspired by Chaucer, Homer, and some of Shakespeare's history-recording contemporaries, is initially a tale of a man and woman in love during the Trojan War. When Cressida is given to the Greeks in exchange for a prisoner of war, Troilus is determined to rescue her. When he does find her, however, Troilus believes Cressida has betrayed him. On a larger scale, this play also deals with the political battle being waged by Agamemnon of the Greeks against Priam of the Trojans. Much of the plot centers on war councils and battles in which Hector and Achilles play a part. Ultimately, Shakespeare's play is memorable for its love and betrayal, questioning of hierarchy and honor, morality in the face of reality, and cynical disillusionment. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, is annotated by Henry N. Hudson, and includes an introduction by Charles Harold Herford. |