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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... Hector's a gallant man . ALEXANDER AS may be in the world , lady . PANDARUS What's that ? What's that ? CRESSIDA ... Hector armed and gone ere ye came to Ilium ? Helen was not up , was she ? CRESSIDA Hector was gone ; but Helen was not ...
... Hector's a gallant man . ALEXANDER AS may be in the world , lady . PANDARUS What's that ? What's that ? CRESSIDA ... Hector armed and gone ere ye came to Ilium ? Helen was not up , was she ? CRESSIDA Hector was gone ; but Helen was not ...
Page 154
... Hector bade ask . AGAMEMNON AENEAS Which way would Hector have it ? He cares not ; he'll obey conditions . AGAMEMNON ' Tis done like Hector . ACHILLES But securely done , A little proudly , and great deal misprizing The knight opposed ...
... Hector bade ask . AGAMEMNON AENEAS Which way would Hector have it ? He cares not ; he'll obey conditions . AGAMEMNON ' Tis done like Hector . ACHILLES But securely done , A little proudly , and great deal misprizing The knight opposed ...
Page 188
... Hector , how the sun begins to set , How ugly night comes breathing at his heels ; Even with the vail and dark'ning of the sun , To close the day up , Hector's life is done . HECTOR I am unarmed ; forgo this vantage , Greek . ACHILLES ...
... Hector , how the sun begins to set , How ugly night comes breathing at his heels ; Even with the vail and dark'ning of the sun , To close the day up , Hector's life is done . HECTOR I am unarmed ; forgo this vantage , Greek . ACHILLES ...
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