Œuvres De P. Corneille, Tome 03

Œuvres De P. Corneille, Tome 03 is a collection of dramatic works by French playwright Pierre Corneille, written in the early 17th century. This volume includes the renowned tragedy 'Le Cid,' which explores themes of honor, love, and complex human relationships through the characters Rodrigue and Chimène. The text provides insights into the play's creation and its significant impact on French drama, as well as its initial reception and the controversies it sparked regarding adherence to dramatic rules. The English poet Joseph Rutter translated 'Le Cid' into iambic pentameter, performed at the royal court, with modernized spelling and punctuation in this edition.