Le Cid
by Pierre Corneille, Richard Wilbur
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the intense exploration of honor and love in this classic play. Many find the language and writing beautiful, immersing them in the moral dilemmas faced by the characters. While the themes resonate with audiences, some feel the lengthy passages can be cumbersome, detracting from the overall experience.
Synopsis
THE STORY: Published in 1636, LE CID was held as an ideal work of drama for years by subsequent playwrights.
In this tragic coming-of-age story, a young knight is asked to defend his father's honor by challenging his future father-in-law to a duel.
Caught between filial devotion and romantic love, LE CID is in an impossible situation, and he solves this dilemma through true heroic action.
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Extrait 2. Acte I, scène 6 du Cid. Mise en scène Sandrine Anglade
Publication
Le Cid is a play written by Pierre Corneille and published by Dramatists Play Service (2012).
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