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Mérope: Tragédie En 5 Actes En Vers...
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Fiction AnthologiesFrench HistoryPlays
ISBN13: 9781273607790
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 28 2012
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French
Mérope is a five-act tragedy in verse by Voltaire, first performed in 1743. A cornerstone of French classical theatre, the play exemplifies Voltaire's dramatic style, blending intense emotional drama with philosophical themes. Set in ancient Messina, the story centers on Mérope, a widow and queen, and her struggles to protect her son from the tyrannical usurper Polyphonte. The play explores themes of maternal love, justice, and the conflict between personal duty and political necessity.
Voltaire's skillful use of language and dramatic tension creates a powerful and moving theatrical experience. Mérope remains a significant work in the French dramatic canon, studied for its literary merit and its reflection of 18th-century French society and thought. This edition offers readers the opportunity to engage with a classic of French literature.
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