Troilus and Criseyde (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Geoffrey Chaucer
- First Published: 1382
- Type of Work: Poetry
- Type of Plot: Love
- Time of Work: Trojan War
- Setting: Troy
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, medieval, Narrative poetry
- Subjects: Love or romance, Betrayal, War, Tragedy, Heroes or heroism, Greek or Roman times, Chivalry, Trojan War
- Locales: Troy, ancient
Characters Discussed
Troilus (TROY-luhs), a young prince of Troy. He scorns love until he falls in love with Criseyde, who then becomes his mistress until she is traded to the Greeks for a Trojan warrior. When Criseyde fails to return to Troy as she has promised, Troilus is grief-stricken. He is killed on the battlefield by Achilles, the great Greek warrior.
Priam (PRI-am), the king of Troy during the Trojan War. He is Troilus’ father.
Criseyde (KREHS-ih-duh), a beautiful young widow. She fears that Troilus’ love is dishonorable, but she becomes his mistress...
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