050 Trojans and Cheaters: Troilus and Cressida (1602)

It's the Trojan War! And young love is in the air. Shakespeare loves him a classical reference, so here's his love story set in the Trojan War. The Trojan nobles Troilus and Cressida love each other, and they manage to tie the knot. Unfortunately, Cressida's father defected to the Greek side, and he has Cressida brought to the Greek camp with him. Can Troilus and Cressida's love survive this?  Is this play a tragedy, or more of a parody of the Greek myths? Join Michael and Sophie to find out! Make sure to subscribe and share this podcast! Comments and questions can be sent to [email protected] Sources:  The Arden Shakespeare: Troilus and Cressida Shakespeare: The Critical Heritage, edited by Brian Vickers (Routledge)