Folger Shakespeare Library

In Ancient Rome, a soldier's political machinations and military might gain him heroic status, but ultimately lead to his assassination.

Presents an annotated edition of Shakespeare's "Troilus and Cressida," in which a love that begins during the siege of Troy ends in betrayal and death, and includes a scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis, commentary on various productions of the play, an overview of Shakespeare's work, and other resources.