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Title: Cid: 5-näytöksinen näytelmä
Note: Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Juha Kiuru
Summary: "Cid: 5-näytöksinen näytelmä" by Pierre Corneille is a classical drama written in the early 17th century. The play centers around themes of honor, love, and revenge, primarily exploring the conflict and emotional turmoil of the protagonist, Don Rodrigue, with Chimené and their families. The narrative is set during a time of political intrigue and personal betrayal in Spain, showcasing the complexities of relationships under the weight of duty and societal expectations. The opening of the play introduces the audience to Chimène and Elvira, who discuss the possibilities of love and marriage amidst conflict. Chimène is anxious about whether Rodrigo has reciprocated her feelings of love, while Elvira expresses her concern for Chimène's happiness. This conversation hints at deeper themes to come, including honor and familial loyalty, particularly when they discuss the implications of public recognition in their relationships. The tone is laden with tension, as the characters navigate their emotions against a backdrop of social and familial obligations, setting the stage for the ensuing drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Corneille, Pierre, 1606-1684
Translator: Leino, Eino, 1878-1926
EBook No.: 48667
Published: Apr 8, 2015
Downloads: 118
Language: Finnish
Subject: Cid, approximately 1043-1099 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Cid: 5-näytöksinen näytelmä
Note: Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Juha Kiuru
Summary: "Cid: 5-näytöksinen näytelmä" by Pierre Corneille is a classical drama written in the early 17th century. The play centers around themes of honor, love, and revenge, primarily exploring the conflict and emotional turmoil of the protagonist, Don Rodrigue, with Chimené and their families. The narrative is set during a time of political intrigue and personal betrayal in Spain, showcasing the complexities of relationships under the weight of duty and societal expectations. The opening of the play introduces the audience to Chimène and Elvira, who discuss the possibilities of love and marriage amidst conflict. Chimène is anxious about whether Rodrigo has reciprocated her feelings of love, while Elvira expresses her concern for Chimène's happiness. This conversation hints at deeper themes to come, including honor and familial loyalty, particularly when they discuss the implications of public recognition in their relationships. The tone is laden with tension, as the characters navigate their emotions against a backdrop of social and familial obligations, setting the stage for the ensuing drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Corneille, Pierre, 1606-1684
Translator: Leino, Eino, 1878-1926
EBook No.: 48667
Published: Apr 8, 2015
Downloads: 118
Language: Finnish
Subject: Cid, approximately 1043-1099 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.