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Cid, approximately 1043-1099 -- Drama Books
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Pierre Corneille
The Cid
"The Cid" by Pierre Corneille is a five-act tragicomedy written in 1636. When Rodrigue kills Chimène's father in a duel to defend his own father's honor, their passionate love faces an impossible test. Can Chimène marry the man who slew her father, even as duty demands she seek vengeance? This groundbreaking play sparked fierce controversy for defying classical dramatic rules, yet became one of seventeenth-century French theater's greatest triumphs, proving that tragic characters need not follow conventional paths.
Pierre Corneille
Cid: 5-näytöksinen näytelmä
"Cid: 5-näytöksinen näytelmä" by Pierre Corneille is a five-act French tragicomedy written in 1636. When young Rodrigue kills the father of his beloved Chimène in a duel to defend his own father's honor, he faces an impossible choice between love and duty. Though Rodrigue becomes a celebrated warrior after defeating the Moors, Chimène must decide whether she can marry the man who slayed her father. This groundbreaking play sparked fierce debate and remains one of seventeenth-century theater's greatest works.
Nicolas-Marc Desfontaines
La vraye suitte du Cid Tragi-comédie représentée par la troupe royale
"La vraye suitte du Cid" by Nicolas-Marc Desfontaines is a tragicomedy written in the early 17th century. The play continues the story of the well-known character El Cid, exploring romantic and political themes as it delves into the tensions between love, honor, and royal duty. The central figures that emerge prominently from the beginning are Rodrigue, also known as the Cid, and Chimene, a woman torn between her love for Rodrigue and the legacy of her father's death at his hands. At the start of the play, the Infante converses with Chimene about the potential allure of royal power and questions her disinterest in marrying the King. Chimene expresses loyalty to Rodrigue despite the dangers their love presents, grappling with her feelings of betrayal and her family's honor. Simultaneously, there are hints of political maneuvering, as the Infante suggests that Rodrigue's rising fame and success may lead to a shift in Chimene's affections. As the characters navigate their complex emotions and obligations, the stage is set for a struggle between personal desires and societal expectations in a richly woven narrative.
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