Cinna: Tragédie (1640)... [French]

By Corneille Pierre 1606-1684 and Pierre Corneille

Cinna is a five-act tragedy by Pierre Corneille, first performed in 1643. Set in ancient Rome, the play explores themes of power, ambition, and forgiveness following the assassination of Julius Caesar. Auguste, the Roman Emperor, faces a conspiracy led by Cinna, who is torn between his love for Emilie and his desire for revenge against Auguste, who killed his father. Emilie, driven by vengeance, manipulates Cinna into plotting against the Emperor.

As the conspiracy unravels, Auguste grapples with the decision to punish the conspirators or to show clemency. Ultimately, he chooses forgiveness, a magnanimous act that transforms his enemies into loyal subjects. Cinna is a cornerstone of French classical theatre, renowned for its elegant verse and profound exploration of moral and political dilemmas.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1246938065
• ISBN13: 9781246938067
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"