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This volume assembles the author's dramatic and poetic output, presenting tragedies, comedies, prefatory Discours sur le théâtre, and verse pieces alongside a critical apparatus that restores original orthography while correcting typographical errors. The editor reproduces multiple textual states and variants, provides notes, a lexicon of notable words and phrases, a portrait and a facsimile, and explains editorial principles and emendations. Texts follow the author's last reviewed editions but are compared with earlier impressions; informative annotations clarify variant readings, punctuation, and difficult passages to facilitate reading and scholarly study.

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Pierre Corneille

Pierre Corneille (1606-1684) was a prominent French playwright and a key figure in the development of French classical tragedy. He is best known for his play "Le Cid," which sparked significant debate over the nature of dramatic art and morality in the 17th century. Corneille's works often explore themes of honor, duty, and the complexities of human emotion, making him a central figure in the literary heritage of France. His other notable works include "Polyeucte" and "L'occasion perdue recouverte." Corneille's influence extends beyond his lifetime, as he laid the groundwork for future generations of playwrights.

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