The Oxford Shakespeare: Troilus and CressidaClarendon Press, 1982 M09 30 - 214 pages Troilus 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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Page 135
... Diomed , a whole week by days , Did haunt you in the field . AENEAS Health to you , valiant sir , During all question of the gentle truce ; But when I meet you armed , as black defiance As heart can think or courage execute . DIOMEDES ...
... Diomed , a whole week by days , Did haunt you in the field . AENEAS Health to you , valiant sir , During all question of the gentle truce ; But when I meet you armed , as black defiance As heart can think or courage execute . DIOMEDES ...
Page 176
... Diomed , Stand fast , and wear a castle on thy head ! ULYSSES I'll bring you to the gates . TROILUS Accept distracted thanks . Exeunt Troilus , Aeneas , and Ulysses THERSITES Would I could meet that rogue Diomed ! I would croak like a ...
... Diomed , Stand fast , and wear a castle on thy head ! ULYSSES I'll bring you to the gates . TROILUS Accept distracted thanks . Exeunt Troilus , Aeneas , and Ulysses THERSITES Would I could meet that rogue Diomed ! I would croak like a ...
Page 185
... Diomed ! Turn thy false face , thou traitor , And pay the life thou ow'st me for my horse . DIOMEDES Ha ! Art thou there ? AJAX I'll fight with him alone . Stand , Diomed . DIOMEDES He is my prize ; I will not look upon . TROILUS Come ...
... Diomed ! Turn thy false face , thou traitor , And pay the life thou ow'st me for my horse . DIOMEDES Ha ! Art thou there ? AJAX I'll fight with him alone . Stand , Diomed . DIOMEDES He is my prize ; I will not look upon . TROILUS Come ...
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