Troilus and Cressida

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Set during the seventh year of the Trojan War, the narrative explores themes of love and honor amidst conflict. Achilles, the Greek hero, is reluctant to fight, while Troilus, the son of the Trojan King, falls for Cressida, whose loyalty is torn due to her father's defection. Their romance faces a heartbreaking separation during a prisoner exchange, leading to intense battles where both lovers and soldiers must confront their values and prove their worth in the chaos of war.