Troilus and Cressida (The Unabridged Play) + The Classic Biography: The Life of William Shakespeare (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Trojan War Intrigue, Betrayal, and a Classic LifeBy William Shakespeare
Length17h 48m
About this audiobook
Troilus and Cressida is one of Shakespeare's most intellectually abrasive plays, a tragicomic "problem play" that dismantles the heroic ideals of the Trojan War. Set amid the Greek siege of Troy, it entwines martial politics with the disillusioning romance of Troilus and Cressida, exposing desire, honor, and reputation as unstable theatrical performances. Its dense rhetoric, bitter irony, and anti-epic atmosphere place it in dialogue with Homer, Chaucer, and Renaissance skepticism. William Shakespeare, the Stratford-born dramatist whose career reshaped English drama, wrote at a moment when classical learning, courtly values, and popular theatre collided. His sensitivity to public spectacle, political calculation, and the fragility of identity informs this play's corrosive brilliance. The accompanying classic biography, The Life of William Shakespeare, enriches the volume by situating the dramatist within the theatrical, social, and intellectual worlds that nourished his art. This edition is highly recommended for readers seeking more than a conventional romance or war drama. Scholars, students, and serious general readers will find in it a provocative Shakespearean work that rewards close reading and gains depth from its biographical companion.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length17 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 27, 2014
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Troilus and Cressida (The Unabridged Play) + The Classic Biography: The Life of William Shakespeare
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6DRAMATIS PERSONAE
7PROLOGUE
8ACT I.
9ACT II.
10ACT III.
11ACT IV.
12ACT V.
13PREFACE
14I—PARENTAGE AND BIRTH
15II—CHILDHOOD, EDUCATION, AND MARRIAGE
16III—THE FAREWELL TO STRATFORD
17IV—ON THE LONDON STAGE
18V.—EARLY DRAMATIC EFFORTS
19VI—THE FIRST APPEAL TO THE READING PUBLIC
20VII—THE SONNETS AND THEIR LITERARY HISTORY
21VIII—THE BORROWED CONCEITS OF THE SONNETS
22IX—THE PATRONAGE OF THE EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON
23X—THE SUPPOSED STORY OF INTRIGUE IN THE SONNETS
24XI—THE DEVELOPMENT OF DRAMATIC POWER
25XII—THE PRACTICAL AFFAIRS OF LIFE
26XIII—MATURITY OF GENIUS
27XIV—THE HIGHEST THEMES OF TRAGEDY
28XV—THE LATEST PLAYS
29XVI—THE CLOSE OF LIFE
30XVII—SURVIVORS AND DESCENDANTS
31XVIII—AUTOGRAPHS, PORTRAITS, AND MEMORIALS
32XIX—BIBLIOGRAPHY
33XX—POSTHUMOUS REPUTATION
34XXI—GENERAL ESTIMATE
35APPENDIX (pt. 1)
36APPENDIX (pt. 2)
37Analysis
38Reflection
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