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"Cid" was written by Pierre Corneille. Pioneering French tragedian known for his influential play 'Le Cid' and exploration of honor and duty.

Cid

Pierre Corneille

Cid is a 1636 play by French dramatist Pierre Corneille, centered on the love story between Don Rodrigue and Chimène amidst familial conflict. The plot unfolds as Don Rodrigue must confront the dishonor inflicted upon his father by Chimène's father, raising questions of loyalty, honor, and love. This work is notable for its exploration of the themes of honor and duty, and it is considered a precursor to the French classical tragedy. Corneille's Cid has had a lasting influence on French literature and drama.

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Des deux prétendants de Chimène, son favori semble être agréé par son père. Ce digne fils d'un vieil homme vaillant et c...