troilus (legendary character)

Contains Chaucer's tragic love story set during the siege of Troy between Troilus, a valiant warrior and Cressida, who at first spurns Troilus' affections but is later won over; however their happiness is destroyed when Cressida is summoned to a Greek camp and eventually betrays Troilus.

A love that begins during the siege of Troy ends in betrayal and death.

Presents William Shakespeare's tragicomedy of love and betrayal during the siege of Troy, and includes explanatory notes, an introduction, and an essay on Shakespeare's theatrical world.

A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "Troilus and Cressida" that includes detailed notes and commentary, an illustrated introduction to the play's historical, cultural, and performance contexts, an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play, and a bibliography of references and further reading.