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John Dryden [1679], Troilus and Cressida, or, truth Found too Late. A tragedy As it is Acted at the Dukes Theatre. To which is Prefix'd, A Preface Containing the Grounds of Criticism in Tragedy. Written by John Dryden Servant to his Majesty (Printed for Abel Swall... and Jacob Tonson [etc.], London) [word count] [S33000]. To look up a word in a dictionary, select the word with your mouse and press 'd' on your keyboard.
Note return to page 1 Dryden's adaptation of TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, prefaced with a long explanation of its rationale and supplied with a prologue spoken by Shakespeare's ghost, simplifies Shakespeare's language, stagecraft and characterization alike, making Cressida a tragically misunderstood innocent who commits suicide under the pressure of Troilus's accusations. It held the stage from 1679 until 1734.
John Dryden [1679], Troilus and Cressida, or, truth Found too Late. A tragedy As it is Acted at the Dukes Theatre. To which is Prefix'd, A Preface Containing the Grounds of Criticism in Tragedy. Written by John Dryden Servant to his Majesty (Printed for Abel Swall... and Jacob Tonson [etc.], London) [word count] [S33000]. |
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