James, Heather.

Shakespeare's Troy drama, politics, and the translation of empire / [[Book] :] Heather James. - Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1997. - 271 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Cambridge studies in Renaissance literature and culture ; 22 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 222-262) and index.

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Troilus and Cressida.


Politics and literature--History--Great Britain--17th century.
Political plays, English--History and criticism.
Troilus (Legendary character) in literature.
Trojan War--Literature and the war.
English drama--Roman influences.
Imperialism in literature.
Trojans in literature.
Myth in literature.


Troy (Extinct city)--In literature.

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