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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... I'll not meddle in it . Let her be as she is . If she be fair , ' tis the better for her ; an she be not , she has ... I'll tell her the next time I see her . For my part , I'll meddle nor make no more i'th ' matter . TROILUS Pandarus ...
... I'll not meddle in it . Let her be as she is . If she be fair , ' tis the better for her ; an she be not , she has ... I'll tell her the next time I see her . For my part , I'll meddle nor make no more i'th ' matter . TROILUS Pandarus ...
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... I'll be sworn , ' tis true ; he will weep you an ' twere a man born in April . CRESSIDA And I'll spring up in his tears an ' twere a nettle against May . Sound a retreat PANDARUS Hark ! They are coming from the field . Shall we stand up ...
... I'll be sworn , ' tis true ; he will weep you an ' twere a man born in April . CRESSIDA And I'll spring up in his tears an ' twere a nettle against May . Sound a retreat PANDARUS Hark ! They are coming from the field . Shall we stand up ...
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... I'll be true . TROILUS And I'll grow friend with danger . Wear this sleeve . CRESSIDA And you this glove . When shall I see you ? TROILUS I will corrupt the Grecian sentinels To give thee nightly visitation . But yet , be true ...
... I'll be true . TROILUS And I'll grow friend with danger . Wear this sleeve . CRESSIDA And you this glove . When shall I see you ? TROILUS I will corrupt the Grecian sentinels To give thee nightly visitation . But yet , be true ...
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