Robert Garnier Books

Robert Garnier stands as the preeminent French tragic poet of the Renaissance, his work a precursor to the baroque theatre of the 17th century. Initially following Senecan models with rhetorical speeches and choral passages, his later masterpieces reveal a significant evolution. Garnier developed more dynamic dramatic structures and a keen visual conception, particularly evident in his acclaimed tragedies. His profound influence extended to Elizabethan tragedy, solidifying his legacy as a pivotal figure in European drama.