Troilus And Criseyde

Troilus and Criseyde is a medieval romance written by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century. The story is set during the Trojan War and follows the love affair between Troilus, a Trojan prince, and Criseyde, a widow who is forced to leave Troy and return to Greece. The poem is divided into five books and is written in Middle English.The first book introduces the characters and sets the scene in Troy. Troilus falls in love with Criseyde and seeks the help of his friend Pandarus to win her over. The second book focuses on Troilus and Criseyde's courtship, while the third book sees their relationship blossom into a physical one.In the fourth book, Criseyde is forced to leave Troy and return to Greece. Troilus is devastated by her departure and becomes increasingly bitter towards the Trojan War. The final book sees Troilus attempt to win Criseyde back, but ultimately fail. The poem ends with Troilus' death in battle.Troilus and Criseyde is considered one of Chaucer's greatest works and is praised for its complex characters and exploration of love and loss. The poem has been adapted into various forms, including plays and operas, and has influenced many writers and artists throughout history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.