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The Tragic Heroines Of Pierre Corneille: A Study In French Literature Of The Seventeenth Century

The Tragic Heroines Of Pierre Corneille: A Study In French Literature Of The Seventeenth Century

Ayer, Charles Carlton

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ISBN10: 1432532715
ISBN13: 9781432532710
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Tragic Heroines of Pierre Corneille is a comprehensive study of the French playwright's female characters in the seventeenth century. Written by Charles Carlton Ayer, the book delves into the complexities of Corneille's tragic heroines, analyzing their motivations, actions, and ultimate fates. Ayer explores the themes of love, duty, honor, and sacrifice in Corneille's plays, and how these themes are embodied by his female characters. The book also examines the historical and cultural context in which Corneille was writing, providing insights into the social and political climate of seventeenth-century France. Through close readings of Corneille's plays, Ayer offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of the tragic heroines that populate his works, shedding light on their enduring relevance and power. The Tragic Heroines of Pierre Corneille is an essential read for anyone interested in French literature, theater, and gender studies.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.

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