A History of French Dramatic Literature in the Seventeenth Century: Part II: The Period of Corneille 1635-1651: Volumes I & II
by Lancaster, Henry Carrington
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Baltimore, Maryland: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1932. Scholarly two-volume complete text presents a detailed study of French plays that were written between 1635-1651, ranging in value from obscure productions that continue the traditions of the Middle Ages, of the sixteenth or early seventeenth centuries, to comedies and tragedies that foreshadow the work of Moliere and Racine, and to tregedies in which Corneille succeeded in giving dramatic expression. Includes coverage of Le Vissionaires, Le Cid, L'Innocente Infidelite, L'Illusion comique, Scipion, Antigone, Alcionee, La Pucelle, Agis, Dom Bertan, Scevole, Pompee, Andromede, Venceslas, Nicomede, tragi-comedies, amateur religious plays, tragedies and comedies by minor authors, the last contributions of Richelieu, Desmaretz, and Mairet, etc. Includes a list of extant plays (1635-1651). 804 pgs. collectively. Gilt spine. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on front endpaper; blank pocket label on rear endpaper; small black label to lower spine; small stamp to front and rear endpaper. Volume II has professional binding tape along the seams of front and rear endpapers. Minor rubbing to corners and edges, a few light small scuffs to covers. . . First Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Professional Library.
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- Title
- A History of French Dramatic Literature in the Seventeenth Century: Part II: The Period of Corneille 1635-1651: Volumes I & II
- Author
- Lancaster, Henry Carrington
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Place of Publication
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Date Published
- 1932
- Keywords
- Drama, Theatre, Acting, Dramatists, Literature, Scripts, Medieval, France, Le Cid, Rodogune, Heraclius, Richelieu, Religion, Fronde, Antigone, La Pucelle, Medee, Cinna, Tristan, Scenery, Comedies, Genre, Sociology, Culture, Philosophy, Politics, History
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- Drama/Theater;
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- 8vo
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