Troilus and CressidaEminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of this classic tragedy of politics and war, honor and love—along with more than a hundred pages of exclusive features, including: • an original Introduction to Troilus and Cressida • incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work • commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers • photographs of key RSC productions • an overview of Shakespeare’s theatrical career and chronology of his plays Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century. |
Contents
Publishers Note | vii |
The Theatrical World | ix |
The Texts of Shakespeare | xxiv |
Introduction | xxviii |
Note on the Text | xlv |
The History of Troilus and Cressida | 1 |
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