Œuvres de P. Corneille, Tome 01 by Pierre Corneille
"Œuvres de P. Corneille, Tome 01" by Pierre Corneille is a collection of dramatic works and poetry written in the 17th century. This first volume showcases Corneille's approach to both the theatrical elements of his time and his language, often reflecting on the accuracy of text from previous editions. It serves as a comprehensive compilation and revision of his classic works, highlighting his legacy in French literature and drama. At the start
of this collection, the editor Ch. Marty-Laveaux emphasizes the importance of accuracy in presenting Corneille's texts, addressing the various alterations made by previous editors to the author's original works. The introduction includes details about Corneille's contributions to literature, as well as the historical context surrounding his writing. The opening portion discusses the significant changes to the language and style of the dramatic works over time, with the aim of giving readers a faithful representation of Corneille's genius as it was intended in the original prints. The notice also points out that this edition includes unpublished pieces, annotations, and variants that enrich the understanding of Corneille's writing and its evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Corneille, Pierre, 1606-1684 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Marty-Laveaux, Charles Joseph, 1823-1899 |
| Title | Œuvres de P. Corneille, Tome 01 |
| Alternate Title | Oeuvres de P. Corneille, Tome 01 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents |
-- Avertissement -- Notice biographique sur Corneille -- Avertissements placés par Corneille en tête des divers recueils de ses pièces -- Discours de l'utilité et des parties du poëme dramatique -- Discours de la tragédie et des moyens de la traiter selon le vraisemblable ou le nécessaire -- Discours des trois unités, d'action, de jour et de lieu -- Mélite, comédie -- Clitandre, tragédie -- La Veuve, comédie |
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| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French drama (Tragedy) -- 17th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31628 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 209 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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