by Pierre Corneille · Larousse · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782038700404
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«Polyeucte» is the tragedy by Pierre Corneille published by Larousse in paperback (192 pages, in French).
The Armenian nobleman Polyeucte converts to Christianity in third-century Armenia, an act for which he is condemned to death. Polyeucte's wife, Pauline, who had never loved before, finds true love in his steadfastness. The tragedy explores faith, sacrifice, and the clash between religious duty and earthly obligations.
This edition belongs to the Classiques Larousse collection and includes notes by Jacques Tomsin; the work is part of seventeenth-century French classical theatre.
Suitable for students of French literature and for readers who want to approach classical theatre in its original language.
French physician, author and theatre founder
