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Polyeucte

Pierre Corneille
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Polyeucte

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2004

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Pierre Corneille

Polyeucte

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

104

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Armenia • 3rd century

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

Polyeucte by Pierre Corneille is a French neoclassical tragedy set in Roman Armenia. It follows a person named Polyeucte, who converts to Christianity despite societal and familial pressures. As a newly converted Christian, Polyeucte faces challenges due to the Roman Empire's persecution of Christians, exploring themes of faith, duty, and sacrifice.

Inspirational

Romantic

Contemplative

Emotional

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.0

512 ratings

52%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Polyeucte by Pierre Corneille is lauded for its dramatic exploration of faith and martyrdom, showcasing Corneille's deft use of rhetoric. Critics praise its emotional depth and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. However, some find its classical structure and language challenging, potentially distancing contemporary readers. Overall, it remains a powerful study of religious conviction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Polyeucte?

A reader interested in Polyeucte by Pierre Corneille likely enjoys classical French drama and themes of martyrdom and religious conflict. Similar audiences might appreciate the moral and existential dilemmas in Tartuffe by Molière or the historical depth in Julius Caesar by Shakespeare.

4.0

512 ratings

52%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

104

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Armenia • 3rd century

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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