Publisher's Synopsis
Corneille and Racine is a book written by Henry Merivale Trollope, published in 1898. The book is a literary analysis of two of the most prominent French playwrights of the 17th century, Pierre Corneille and Jean Racine. Trollope provides a detailed examination of the works of both playwrights, including their most famous plays such as Corneille's Le Cid and Racine's Ph�����dre. He explores their different styles and techniques, as well as their contributions to French drama. Trollope also delves into the historical and cultural context in which Corneille and Racine wrote, providing insight into the social and political issues of the time. The book is a comprehensive study of two of the most important figures in French literature, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of drama and the development of French literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
