Eduard De Derde: Treurspel is a tragic drama by Jean-Baptiste-Louis Gresset, presented here with commentary by Philip Zweerts. This edition offers readers a valuable glimpse into 18th-century French theater and the tragic style popular during that era. The play explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the downfall of a powerful figure, rendered in the elevated language and dramatic structure characteristic of classical tragedy.
Gresset's work provides insights into the cultural and literary tastes of the period, reflecting the influence of classical Greek and Roman drama on French playwrights. This volume is essential for students and scholars of French literature, theater history, and the history of tragic drama.
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