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Troilus and Cressida
Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author), Seltzer, Daniel (Editor)
ISBN: 0451528476     ISBN-13: 9780451528476
Publisher: Signet Book
OUR PRICE:   $8.06  
Product Type: Mass Market Paperbound - Other Formats
Published: August 2002
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Annotation: This newly revised edition of Shakespeare's vision of the Trojan War--which reveals the love between Troilus, a prince of Troy, and Cressida, the daughter of a Trojan traitor--includes a special Introduction by editor Seltzer, an overview of Shakespeare's life and times, dramatic criticisms, and a comprehensive stage and screen history. (August)
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Drama | Shakespeare
- Drama | Ancient & Classical
- Performing Arts | Theater - General
Dewey: 822.33
LCCN: 2002019115
Series: Signet Classics
Physical Information: 0.65" H x 4.23" W x 6.79" (0.37 lbs) 352 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region - Turkey
 
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Publisher Description:
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...