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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... truth ] the truth WALKER 64 Troilus is Troilus Tilley M243 : ' A man is a man . ' 71 Condition ... India Replying to Cressida and meaning " Troilus is himself , only if I had gone on a pilgrimage to India which I haven't ' . 80 come to ...
... truth ] the truth WALKER 64 Troilus is Troilus Tilley M243 : ' A man is a man . ' 71 Condition ... India Replying to Cressida and meaning " Troilus is himself , only if I had gone on a pilgrimage to India which I haven't ' . 80 come to ...
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... truth . Yet ne'ertheless , My sprightly brethren , I propend to you In resolution to keep Helen still ; 190 For ' tis a cause that hath no mean dependence Upon our joint and several dignities . TROILUS Why , there you touched the life ...
... truth . Yet ne'ertheless , My sprightly brethren , I propend to you In resolution to keep Helen still ; 190 For ' tis a cause that hath no mean dependence Upon our joint and several dignities . TROILUS Why , there you touched the life ...
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... truth catch mere simplicity ; Whilst some with cunning gild their copper crowns , With truth and plainness I do wear mine bare . Fear not my truth : the moral of my wit Is plain and true ; there's all the reach of it . Enter Aeneas ...
... truth catch mere simplicity ; Whilst some with cunning gild their copper crowns , With truth and plainness I do wear mine bare . Fear not my truth : the moral of my wit Is plain and true ; there's all the reach of it . Enter Aeneas ...
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