Publisher's Synopsis
Explore the fascinating debate around Pierre Corneille's classic play Le Cid with this intriguing historical work from Charles Lormier. La Défense du Cid includes reproductions of the original 1637 printed work, observations from the French Academy, and Lormier's own insightful commentary. A must-read for anyone interested in French literature or the history of literary criticism.
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