Following along with this tutorial, it’s time for a further reading of Polyeucte by Pierre Corneille. Aloha Promises Forever has already discussed this play and the life and legacy of Corneille elsewhere. But, remaining faithful to the tutorial and for the sake of brevity, please review that earlier posting.
This portion of Polyeucte may be read here:
http://www.bartleby.com/26/2/1.html
Act I and it’s finale of a related musical composition may be found here:


