Pierre Corneille, hailed as the founder of French tragedy, stood as one of the era's preeminent dramatists. His prolific career, spanning nearly four decades, shaped the trajectory of French tragic theater. Corneille's works are celebrated for their exploration of complex characters facing profound moral dilemmas. His enduring legacy lies in his masterful construction of dramatic tension and his profound insights into the human condition.
This book is a collection of some of the finest works by the great French playwright, Pierre Corneille. It includes such masterpieces as Le Cid, Horace, and Cinna, and offers readers an opportunity to appreciate Corneille's genius for drama.
The book is a classic that has held significant importance throughout human history. It has been modernized and republished by Alpha Editions to ensure it remains accessible for current and future generations. The text has been reformatted and typeset, providing a clear and readable presentation, rather than being a mere digitized copy of the original work. This effort aims to preserve the book's legacy and make it available in a contemporary format.
The seventh volume of P. Corneille's works is a significant classic that has maintained its importance throughout history. To ensure its preservation for future generations, it has been republished in a modern format by Alpha Editions. The book has been carefully reformatted and typeset, resulting in clear and readable text, rather than being simple digital reproductions of the original work.
This classic work is recognized for its significance throughout human history. The modern republication by Alpha Editions ensures its preservation for current and future generations. Each volume has been reformatted and carefully typeset, providing a clear and readable text that differs from mere digitized copies of the original. This effort highlights the importance of maintaining literary heritage in an accessible format.
Set in seventh-century Milan, the play follows Pertarito, the exiled king believed dead after being usurped by Grimoaldo. Grimoaldo, who plans to marry Pertarito's sister Eduige, instead desires Rodelinda, Pertarito's supposed widow. The narrative unfolds with Pertarito's unexpected return, leading to a confrontation where Grimoaldo dismisses him as an impostor. Despite its initial poor reception, the play inspired Italian adaptations that served as libretti for notable operas, including Handel's famous version featuring Rodelinda.