The Cid, Cinna, The Theatrical Illusion (Penguin Classics) (Paperback)

~ (Author), John Cairncross (Translator, Introduction) "The Cid, says Brasillach rightly, is 'unique in the French language'..." (more)
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The Cid, Corneille's masterpiece set in medieval Spain, was the first great work of French classical drama; Cinna, written three years later in 1641, is a tense political drama, while The Theatrical Illusion, an earlier work, is reminiscent of Shakespeare's exuberant comedies.

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Text: English, French (translation)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Classics (January 30, 1976)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140443126
• ISBN-13: 978-0140443127
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #183,925 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Theatrical Illusion, April 9, 2000

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I decided to read this book because i had seen a play of "The Theatrical Illusion" being presented and i had adored it. So, i decided to read the book to be able to explore every verse and every line and now i like the story even more. Life is an illusion indeed, an illusion of love, hate, betrayal... Infidelity and hate is just a part of the picture of love and faith, these are all knit up in our lives. Read this book to see the illusion of reality of our lives...