Dec 20, 2009

Troilus and Criseyde | Troilus and Criseyde

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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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Troilus and Criseyde | Troilus and Criseyde

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