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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Polyeucte – Pierre Corneille
The French tragedian Pierre Corneille lived from June 6, 1606 through October 1, 1684. Along with Moliere and Jean Racine, he is considered one of the three great 17th century dramatists. He had originally enjoyed the patronage of Cardinal Richelieu … Continue reading
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Tagged Armenia, Christianity, Corneille, French Drama, Harvard Classics, Martyr, Polyeucte, St Polyeuctus
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Phedre – Jean Racine
In that Jean Racine was elected to the French Academy on July 17, 1673, this is a fitting time for a quick study of Phedre et Hippolyte known today simply as Phedre. This is a French dramatic tragedy in five acts written … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexandriine, Corneille, Greek Mythology, Harvard Classics, Jean Racine, Moliere, Phedre, Verse
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