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Le Cid, Horace And Polyeucte (1907)

Le Cid, Horace And Polyeucte (1907)

Pierre Corneille

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Kessinger Publishing
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2010
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9781160149655
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Le Cid, Horace and Polyeucte is a collection of three plays written by French playwright Pierre Corneille and first published in 1907. The plays are considered to be among Corneille’s most famous works and are still widely studied and performed today.Le Cid tells the story of a young Spanish nobleman named Rodrigue who falls in love with Chimene, the daughter of his father’s enemy. When Rodrigue’s father is insulted by Chimene’s father, Rodrigue challenges him to a duel, but must also face the consequences of his actions.Horace is a tragedy set in ancient Rome, where three brothers are forced to fight against each other in a battle for their country. The play explores themes of duty, honor, and sacrifice.Polyeucte is a religious tragedy that tells the story of a Christian convert named Polyeucte, who is faced with the choice between renouncing his faith or facing execution. The play explores themes of faith, martyrdom, and the conflict between personal beliefs and societal expectations.Overall, Le Cid, Horace and Polyeucte is a collection of three powerful plays that explore complex themes of love, duty, honor, and faith. Corneille’s masterful writing and vivid characters make this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature and drama.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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