The Cid by Pierre Corneille

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By Sophie Turner Posted on May 7, 2026
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Corneille, Pierre, 1606-1684 Corneille, Pierre, 1606-1684
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"The Cid" by Pierre Corneille is a five-act tragicomedy written in 1636. When Rodrigue kills Chimène's father in a duel to defend his own father's honor, their passionate love faces an impossible test. Can Chimène marry the man who slew her father, even as duty demands she seek vengeance? This groundbreaking play sparked fierce controversy for defy...
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Barbara Harris
3 months ago

I wanted to compare this perspective with traditional views, the quality of the diagrams and illustrations (if applicable) is top-notch. It definitely lives up to the reputation of the publisher.

James Lee
2 months ago

The clarity of the concluding remarks is very professional.

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