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Troilus and Cressida

By William Shakespeare
Edited by Daniel Seltzer

By William Shakespeare
Edited by Daniel Seltzer

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Mass Market Paperback $8.95

Aug 01, 2002 | 352 Pages

Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare
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About Troilus and Cressida

The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare’s vision of the Trojan War.

This story of doomed love explores the relationship between Troilus, a prince of Troy, and Cressida, the daughter of a Trojan traitor. An unconvential tragedy set against the complex backdrop of war, it is considered one of Shakespeare’s most problematic plays.

This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:

• An overview of Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater
• A special introduction to the play by the editor, Daniel Seltzer
• Sources from which Shakespeare derived Troilus and Cressida
• Dramatic criticism from S. L. Bethell, D. A. Traversi, Reuben A. Brower, and others
• A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
• And more…

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About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare’s vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems;… More about William Shakespeare

Product Details

Category: Performing Arts | Nonfiction Classics

Mass Market Paperback | $8.95
Published by Signet
Aug 01, 2002 | 352 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-3/4 | ISBN 9780451528476

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Table Of Contents

Troilus and Cressida – William Shakespeare – Edited by Daniel Seltzer D. A. Traversi: ?Troilus and Cressida?
S. L. Bethell: From Shakespeare and the Popular Dramatic Tradition
Reuben A. Brower: From Poetic and Dramatic Structure in Versions and Translations of Shakespeare
Carol Cook: Unbodied Figures of Desire
Barbara Bowen: ?Troilus and Cressida? on the Stage

NEWLY ADDED ESSAYS:
Claire M. Tylee: From The Text of Cressida and Every Ticklish Reader: ?Troilus and Cressida,? the Greek Camp Scene
Roger Apfelbaum: Postscript: ?Troilus and Cressida,? 1990-2001

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