Troilus and Criseyde
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Troilus and Criseyde is a tragic love story set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. Troilus, a Trojan prince, falls deeply in love with Criseyde, the daughter of a Trojan priest. However, their love is doomed from the start, as Criseyde's father betrays the Trojans and joins the Greeks. Criseyde is forced to leave Troy and return to her father, and Troilus is left heartbroken. He eventually dies in battle, and Criseyde dies of grief. The poem explores the themes of love, loss, and betrayal, and is considered one of Chaucer's greatest works.Book Details
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Geoffrey Chaucer
England
Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340s – 25 October 1400) was an English poet and author. Widely considered the greatest English poet of the middle Ages, he is best known for The Canterbury Tales. He...
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