Troilus and Cressida (Penguin Shakespeare) - Softcover

Shakespeare, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141016698 ISBN 13: 9780141016696

Publisher: Penguin Classics, 2006

Synopsis

In the Trojan War, the Greek army is camped outside Troy and Achilles refuses to fight. Inside the city Troilus, the Trojan King's son, falls in love with Cressida, whose father has defected to the Greek camp. In an exchange of prisoners the couple are split. The honour of lovers and soldiers is tested as a fierce battle begins.

About this title

About the Author:

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was born to John Shakespeare and mother Mary Arden some time in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. He wrote about 38 plays (the precise number is uncertain), a collection of sonnets and a variety of other poems.

Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Chairman of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Colin Burrow, who teaches English at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, is the author of Epic Romances from Homer to Milton. His edition of The Complete Sonnets and Poems is published in the Oxford Shakespeare series.

Synopsis:

It is the seventh year of the Trojan War. The Greek army is camped outside Troy and Achilles - their military hero - refuses to fight. Inside the city Troilus, the Trojan King's son, falls in love with Cressida, whose father has defected to the Greek camp. In an exchange of prisoners the couple are split - they believe forever. The honour of lovers and soldiers is tested as a fierce battle begins and heroes must prove their worth.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0141016698
• ISBN 13: 9780141016696
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Foakes R. A., Burrow Colin