Drama
Polyeucte
"Polyeucte" by Pierre Corneille is a drama written in 1642. Set in ancient Armenia under Roman rule, the play follows Polyeucte, a nobleman who converts to Christianity during a time of persecution. His decision devastates his wife Pauline and father-in-law Felix, who desperately try to save him from martyrdom. A romantic complication emerges when Severus, a Roman who loves Pauline, hopes to claim her after Polyeucte's conversion. The play interweaves themes of faith, love, and sacrifice in one of the last major French dramas to explore religious subjects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Originally issued 2006-04-04.
This work is in the public domain in the United States. Sourced from Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2543).
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Polyeucte
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