The Tragic Heroines Of Pierre Corneille: A Study In French Literature Of The Seventeenth Century

by Charles Carlton Ayer

Book Overview

The Tragic Heroines of Pierre Corneille is a comprehensive study of the French playwright's female characters in the seventeenth century. Written by Charles Carlton Ayer, the book delves into the complexities of Corneille's tragic heroines, analyzing their motivations, actions, and ultimate fates. Ayer explores the themes of love, duty, honor, and sacrifice in Corneille's plays, and how these themes are embodied by his female characters. The book...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432532715
• ISBN13: 9781432532710
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"