Troilus and Cressida – Shakespeare’s Ugliest Play
from Sheldrake on Shakespeare Hosted by James Sheldrake
We associate Shakespeare with humanity, warmth, generosity and kindness when he writes about people who have made a wrong decision. Even Richard III at the beginning of his play tells us what a dreadful life he’s had until now. Troilus and Cressida is different. Shakespeare is merciless with his characters and shows the Trojan War […]
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