{"product_id":"troilus-and-cressida","title":"Troilus and Cressida","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove and war in a world of betrayal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn Shakespeare’s complex and darkly cynical drama, the Trojan prince Troilus falls passionately in love with Cressida, only for their romance to be shattered by the brutal realities of the Trojan War. As the Greeks and Trojans clash outside the walls of Troy, personal desire, political intrigue, and philosophical debate collide in a play that questions honor, fidelity, heroism, and the very nature of love itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlending elements of tragedy, comedy, and satire, \u003cem\u003eTroilus and Cressida\u003c\/em\u003e offers some of Shakespeare’s most intellectually rich dialogue. From the idealistic young Troilus and the witty, pragmatic Cressida to the war-weary Ulysses, the boastful Achilles, and the scabrous Thersites, the characters grapple with disillusionment in a decaying world where values are relative, and glory is fleeting. Shakespeare draws on classical sources (Homer, Chaucer, and others) to create a bitter, modern-feeling examination of human frailty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOften called one of Shakespeare’s “problem plays,” \u003cem\u003eTroilus and Cressida\u003c\/em\u003e is both profoundly philosophical and theatrically daring—rarely performed in its time yet increasingly relevant today for its unflinching look at war, politics, and sexual politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten around 1602\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of Shakespeare’s most intellectually dense and ambiguous works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends the Trojan War legend with sharp satire and psychological realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in multiple formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Elegant print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text, ideal for your bookshelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEbook\u003c\/strong\u003e: DRM-free EPUB compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudiobook\u003c\/strong\u003e: Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, perfect for immersive listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA powerfully unsettling masterpiece for readers who relish Shakespeare’s darker, more questioning side, or the perfect gift for anyone drawn to timeless explorations of love, war, and human contradiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Shakespeare\u003c\/strong\u003e (1564–1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. His works—comprising 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and two long narrative poems—have been translated into every major living language and continue to be performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare’s unparalleled command of language, profound insight into human nature, and extraordinary dramatic range have shaped literature, theater, and culture for over four centuries. \u003cem\u003eTroilus and Cressida\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a fascinating example of his restless experimentation and unflinching honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Carlini","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":54763071308148,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":54763071340916,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":54763071373684,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":54763071406452,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5561\/6884\/files\/WS_Troilus___Cressida_ebook.png?v=1780923472","url":"https:\/\/casacarlini.com\/products\/troilus-and-cressida","provider":"Casa Carlini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}