Troilus and Criseyde

Set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, "Troilus and Criseyde" tells the poignant story of love as Troilus, son of King Priam, falls for the beautiful Criseyde with the help of his uncle, Pandarus. Their brief romance is marked by vows of fidelity but ultimately faces the harsh realities of war that pull them apart. Nevill Coghill's masterful translation brings Chaucer's 14th-century poem to life, capturing the intricacies of romantic love intertwined with human vulnerability in this celebrated medieval tale.