Topic : Troilus and Criseyde
Troilus and Criseyde is a notable literary work by Geoffrey Chaucer. A complete discussion of this literary work is given, which will help you enhance your literary skills and prepare for the exam. Read the Main texts, Key info, Summary, Themes, Characters, Literary devices, Quotations, Notes, and various study materials of Troilus and Criseyde.
Main text
Troilus and Criseyde
by Geoffrey Chaucer (1340-1400)
Contents
BOOK I. Incipit Liber Primus
BOOK II. Incipit Prohemium Secundi Libri.
BOOK III. Incipit prohemium tercii libri.
BOOK IV. Incipit Prohemium Liber Quartus.
BOOK V. Incipit Liber Quintus.
BOOK I. Incipit Liber Primus
The double sorwe of Troilus to tellen, 1
That was the king Priamus sone of Troye,
In lovinge, how his aventures fellen
Fro wo to wele, and after out of Ioye,
My purpos is, er that I parte fro ye. 5
Thesiphone, thou help me for tendyte
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Characters
Troilus and Criseyde is an iconic Epic Poem by Geoffrey Chaucer. Let's have a look at the Characters to make your conception clear.