Publisher's Synopsis
Shakespeare's History of Troilus and Cressida is a play written by William Shakespeare in 1602. The plot revolves around the love story of Troilus, a Trojan prince, and Cressida, the daughter of a Trojan priest. The play is set during the Trojan War and explores themes of love, betrayal, and honor. The 1891 edition of the play features an introduction by Samuel Johnson and includes footnotes to help readers understand the language and references used in the play. The book also includes a list of characters and a synopsis of each act to help readers follow the plot. Overall, Shakespeare's History of Troilus and Cressida is a classic play that offers insight into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of war. This edition is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Shakespearean literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
