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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... lord , dear Queen . My lord , will you vouchsafe me a word ? HELEN Nay , this shall not hedge us out . We'll hear you sing , certainly . PANDARUS Well , sweet Queen , you are pleasant with me . But , marry , thus , my lord . My dear ...
... lord , dear Queen . My lord , will you vouchsafe me a word ? HELEN Nay , this shall not hedge us out . We'll hear you sing , certainly . PANDARUS Well , sweet Queen , you are pleasant with me . But , marry , thus , my lord . My dear ...
Page 141
... Lord Aeneas , We met by chance : you did not find me here . AENEAS Good , good , my lord , the secrets of nature Have not more gift in taciturnity . PANDARUS Exeunt Troilus and Aeneas Is't possible ? No sooner got but lost ? The devil ...
... Lord Aeneas , We met by chance : you did not find me here . AENEAS Good , good , my lord , the secrets of nature Have not more gift in taciturnity . PANDARUS Exeunt Troilus and Aeneas Is't possible ? No sooner got but lost ? The devil ...
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... lord , at something ; will you go ? You will break out . TROILUS ULYSSES She strokes his cheek ! Come , come . TROILUS 50 Nay , stay ; by Jove , I will not speak a word ; There is between my will and all offences A guard of patience ...
... lord , at something ; will you go ? You will break out . TROILUS ULYSSES She strokes his cheek ! Come , come . TROILUS 50 Nay , stay ; by Jove , I will not speak a word ; There is between my will and all offences A guard of patience ...
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