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The Cid, the Cinna, the Theatrical Illusion
Pierre Corneille
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Description for The Cid, the Cinna, the Theatrical Illusion
Paperback. New translations of the great French neoclassical dramatist's classic work on Spain's legendary hero, his best-known political, and Roman, play, and an early, bizarre comedy. Translator(s): Cairncross, John. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 216. Good copy with some shelf wear, minor wear and discolouration to cover, yellowing of pages but otherwise good
The Cid, Corneille's masterpiece set in medieval Spain, was the first great work of French classical drama; Cinna, written three years later in 1641, is a tense political drama, while The Theatrical Illusion, an earlier work, is reminiscent of Shakespeare's exuberant comedies.
The Cid, Corneille's masterpiece set in medieval Spain, was the first great work of French classical drama; Cinna, written three years later in 1641, is a tense political drama, while The Theatrical Illusion, an earlier work, is reminiscent of Shakespeare's exuberant comedies.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1975
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
Used, Good
Dustjacket
Yes
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140443127
SKU
KKD0008081
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Pierre Corneille
Corneille, Pierre French dramatist. His tragedies, such as Horace (1640), Cinna (1641), and Oedipe (1659), glorify the strength of will governed by reason, and established the French classical dramatic tradition. His first comedy, Mélite, was performed in 1629, followed by others that gained him a brief period of favour with Cardinal Richelieu. His early masterpiece, Le Cid (1636), was attacked ... Read more
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