Troilus And Cressida
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Kenneth Muir
Binding: Hardback
Published: Clarendon Press Oxford, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some yellowing on block
This compelling Shakespearean drama, Troilus And Cressida, presents a cynical and complex view of love and war set against the backdrop of the Trojan conflict. The narrative chronicles the ill-fated romance between the young Trojan prince Troilus and the fickle Cressida, juxtaposing their personal tragedy with the broader, often absurd, machinations of the warring Greeks and Trojans. Shakespeare masterfully uncovers themes of honor, betrayal, and the disillusionment inherent in both romantic and martial pursuits, challenging traditional heroic ideals. The play’s biting wit and stark realism illustrate a world where passion and principle are frequently undermined by human folly and political expediency, offering a profound commentary on the human condition.
Author: Kenneth Muir
Binding: Hardback
Published: Clarendon Press Oxford, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some yellowing on block
This compelling Shakespearean drama, Troilus And Cressida, presents a cynical and complex view of love and war set against the backdrop of the Trojan conflict. The narrative chronicles the ill-fated romance between the young Trojan prince Troilus and the fickle Cressida, juxtaposing their personal tragedy with the broader, often absurd, machinations of the warring Greeks and Trojans. Shakespeare masterfully uncovers themes of honor, betrayal, and the disillusionment inherent in both romantic and martial pursuits, challenging traditional heroic ideals. The play’s biting wit and stark realism illustrate a world where passion and principle are frequently undermined by human folly and political expediency, offering a profound commentary on the human condition.