WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE - TROILUS AND CRESSIDA (Au...

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The Trojan War is in its seventh year. Troilus, King Priam, s youngest son and Cressida are romancing behind the walls of Troy. But during the siege, Cressida, s father Calchas deserts Troy in exchange for giving information to the Greek commanders. And cressida, s own affections are soon alienated from her Trojan lover when she falls for Greek Diomedes, to the despair and anger of Troilus.