Often called the first great English novel Troilus and Cressida a tragic love story set during the siege of Troy is Chaucers masterpiece. Troilus a valiant warrior is scornful of love until he catches a glimpse of Cressida. With the help of his friend and her uncle Pandarus Troilus wins Cressida over. But their happiness is destroyed when summoned to a Greek camp Cressida seeks the protection of one Diomede and ultimately betrays Troilus.