The Oxford Shakespeare: Troilus and CressidaTroilus and Cressida is perhaps Shakespeare's most philosophical play, and its preoccupation with war, sex, and time has seemed peculiarly relevant since the First World War. Fine productions have demonstrated the play's theatrical power, and critics have explored and illuminated its ideas and its exceptionally complex language. Kenneth Muir, in his introduction, sets the play in its historical context, discusses its odd career in the theatre, examines Shakespeare's handling of his multiple sources, and assesses the contribution of interpretative criticism to a deeper understanding of this sombre examination of a fallen world. |
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... Enter Troilus ' boy ] Q ( Enter Boy :) ; after l . 256 F ( Enter Boy . ) 236 drayman porter ... camel ( imply- ing that he is strong but stupid ) 241 gentleness the characteristics of a gentleman 243 minced affected , effeminate , cut ...
... Enter Troilus ' boy ] Q ( Enter Boy :) ; after l . 256 F ( Enter Boy . ) 236 drayman porter ... camel ( imply- ing that he is strong but stupid ) 241 gentleness the characteristics of a gentleman 243 minced affected , effeminate , cut ...
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... Enter Diomedes , Troilus following Fly not ; for shouldst thou take the river Styx , I would swim after . DIOMEDES Thou dost miscall retire ; I do not fly ; but advantageous care Withdrew me from the odds of multitude . Have at thee ...
... Enter Diomedes , Troilus following Fly not ; for shouldst thou take the river Styx , I would swim after . DIOMEDES Thou dost miscall retire ; I do not fly ; but advantageous care Withdrew me from the odds of multitude . Have at thee ...
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... Enter Achilles ACHILLES Where is this Hector ? Come , come , thou boy - queller , show thy face ; Know what it is to meet Achilles angry ; Hector ! Where's Hector ? I will none but Hector . 5.6 Enter Ajax Exeunt AJAX Troilus , thou ...
... Enter Achilles ACHILLES Where is this Hector ? Come , come , thou boy - queller , show thy face ; Know what it is to meet Achilles angry ; Hector ! Where's Hector ? I will none but Hector . 5.6 Enter Ajax Exeunt AJAX Troilus , thou ...
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