Corneille And Racine (1898)

Corneille and Racine is a book written by Henry Merivale Trollope and published in 1898. The book is a critical analysis of the works of two of the most prominent French playwrights of the 17th century, Pierre Corneille and Jean Racine. Trollope examines the literary styles, themes, and techniques of these two playwrights and provides a detailed comparison of their works. He also explores the historical and social context in which they wrote and the influence of classical literature on their works.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Corneille's works and the second part on Racine's works. Trollope provides a comprehensive analysis of each of their major plays, including Le Cid, Horace, Andromaque, Ph�����dre, and Athalie. He also discusses the critical reception of their works, both during their lifetimes and in later years.Overall, Corneille and Racine is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French literature, theater, or literary criticism. Trollope's insightful analysis provides a deeper understanding of the works of these two great playwrights and their significance in the history of French literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.