Search results
Polyeucte is a drama in five acts by French writer Pierre Corneille. It was finished in December 1642 and debuted in October 1643. It is based on the life of the martyr Saint Polyeuctus (Polyeucte).
Polyeucte, Neoclassical verse tragedy in five acts by Pierre Corneille, produced about 1641–42 and published in 1643. It is known in English as Polyeuctes. With Le Cid, Horace, and Cinna, Polyeucte forms Corneille’s classical tetralogy. The title character is a recent Christian convert who would.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
People also ask
Who was Pierre Corneille?
Who wrote Polyeucte?
Is Polyeucte based on a true story?
Where did Pierre Corneille grow up?
Apr 3, 2006 · Pierre Corneille was born in Rouen in 1606, the son of an official; was educated by the Jesuits, and practised unsuccessfully as a lawyer. His dramatic career began with the comedy of "Melite," but it was by his "Medee" that he first proved his tragic genius.
Complete summary of Pierre Corneille's Polyeucte. eNotes plot summaries cover all the significant action of Polyeucte.
Pierre Corneille (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ kɔʁnɛj]; 6 June 1606 – 1 October 1684) was a French tragedian. He is generally considered one of the three great 17th-century French dramatists, along with Molière and Racine.
Dive deep into Pierre Corneille's Polyeucte with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion.
Apr 4, 2006 · 142 downloads in the last 30 days. Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by volunteers.
