Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare
"Troilus and Cressida" by William Shakespeare is a play probably written in 1602. Set during the Trojan War, it weaves two plots: Troilus's passionate love affair with Cressida, which shatters when she's sent to the Greek camp, and the Greek commanders' struggle to coax the proud Achilles back into battle against Hector. The tone shifts between bawdy comedy and tragic darkness, leaving audiences uncertain how to respond. Shakespeare labels it a problem
play—a work that defies easy interpretation and continues to spark lively debate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | Troilus and Cressida |
| Note | The First Folio, 1623 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troilus_and_Cressida |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Trojan War -- Drama |
| Subject | Tragicomedy |
| Subject | Troilus (Legendary character) -- Drama |
| Subject | Cressida (Fictitious character) -- Drama |
| Subject | Troy (Extinct city) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1124 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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