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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... Grecian that is true in love . If any come , Hector shall honour him ; If none , he'll say in Troy when he retires , The Grecian dames are sunburnt , and not worth The splinter of a lance . ' Even so much . AGAMEMNON This shall be told ...
... Grecian that is true in love . If any come , Hector shall honour him ; If none , he'll say in Troy when he retires , The Grecian dames are sunburnt , and not worth The splinter of a lance . ' Even so much . AGAMEMNON This shall be told ...
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... Grecian sentinels To give thee nightly visitation . But yet , be true . CRESSIDA O heavens ! ' Be true ' again ! TROILUS Hear why I speak it , love . 57 my ] F ; not in Q 63 there's ] F ; there is Q 55 merry Greeks See 1.2.104 n . 56 ...
... Grecian sentinels To give thee nightly visitation . But yet , be true . CRESSIDA O heavens ! ' Be true ' again ! TROILUS Hear why I speak it , love . 57 my ] F ; not in Q 63 there's ] F ; there is Q 55 merry Greeks See 1.2.104 n . 56 ...
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William Shakespeare Kenneth Muir. The Grecian youths are full of quality ; Their loving well composed with gifts of nature , And flowing o'er with arts and exercise . How novelty may move and parts with person – Alas , a kind of godly ...
William Shakespeare Kenneth Muir. The Grecian youths are full of quality ; Their loving well composed with gifts of nature , And flowing o'er with arts and exercise . How novelty may move and parts with person – Alas , a kind of godly ...
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