Troilus and Criseyde
Troilus and Criseyde is Geoffrey Chaucer's long poem of love and loss in the besieged city of Troy, written in the 1380s in the seven-line stanza he made his own. Troilus, a son of Priam, falls in love with the widow Criseyde, and her uncle Pandarus manages their affair with a mixture of cunning and comedy until the lovers are united. Then Criseyde is handed over to the Greek camp in an exchange of prisoners, promises to return within ten days, and does not. Chaucer took the story from Boccaccio but deepened every character, above all Criseyde, whose betrayal he refuses to condemn outright. The poem is written in Middle English. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first poems are free.
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Frequently asked questions about Troilus and Criseyde
Troilus and Criseyde by Geoffrey Chaucer can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Troilus and Criseyde online?
Yes. Troilus and Criseyde opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Troilus and Criseyde free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Troilus and Criseyde is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Troilus and Criseyde in the public domain?
Yes. Troilus and Criseyde by Geoffrey Chaucer is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Troilus and Criseyde?
About 4 h 30 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Troilus and Criseyde?
Troilus and Criseyde by Geoffrey Chaucer is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
