Publisher's Synopsis
French Classics V1: A Selection Of Plays By Corneille, Moliere And Racine is a collection of classic French plays written by three of the most prominent playwrights in French literature: Pierre Corneille, Moliere, and Jean Racine. This volume includes five plays: Le Cid, Horace, Tartuffe, The Misanthrope, and Ph�����dre.Le Cid is a tragicomedy about love and honor, set in medieval Spain. Horace is a tragedy about the conflict between personal loyalty and patriotic duty, set in ancient Rome. Tartuffe is a comedy about religious hypocrisy and deception in 17th century France. The Misanthrope is a comedy of manners that satirizes the social conventions of French aristocracy. Ph�����dre is a tragedy about forbidden love and the consequences of passion, set in ancient Greece.These plays are considered masterpieces of French literature and have had a profound influence on Western drama. They are known for their complex characters, poetic language, and exploration of universal themes such as love, honor, and morality. This collection is an essential read for anyone interested in French literature, drama, or the history of Western theater.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.
