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EPISODE · May 6, 2025 · 3H 18M

Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare ~ Full Audiobook [tragedy]

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Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare audiobook. Genre: tragedy Set against the brutal stalemate of the Trojan War, Troilus and Cressida follows two young lovers trying to carve out something tender inside a world ruled by pride, politics, and violence. Troilus, a Trojan prince, falls hard for Cressida, whose wit and practicality match his idealism. With the help of the plainspoken go-between Pandarus, their secret courtship ignites, promising a private refuge from the clamor of armies and the posturing of heroes. But the war presses in from every side: on the Greek shores, commanders like Agamemnon, Ulysses, and Achilles maneuver for status and control, while the fierce Ajax and the sharp-tongued Thersites expose the vanity beneath grand speeches. When a sudden political exchange forces Cressida into the enemy camp, love becomes a test of loyalty, reputation, and survival. Shakespeare blends romance with biting satire, asking what honor is worth when it is performed for an audience, and what becomes of desire when it is treated as a bargaining chip. The result is a darkly funny, unsettling portrait of war, ambition, and the fragile promises people make to one another. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 1 (00:46:09) Chapter 2 (01:20:19) Chapter 3 (01:57:08) Chapter 4 (02:34:15) Chapter 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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