corneille
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A French tragic dramatist, born in 1606 and died in 1684, whose plays are known for treating grand moral and ethical themes, often involving duty and honor, in elegant verse. He is considered one of the great masters of French classical tragedy.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The works of Corneille are fundamental to understanding French classical theater.
- In literature class, we studied Corneille alongside Racine and Molière.
Advanced Usage
- "Cornelian dilemma": A term derived from Corneille's plays, referring to a tragic conflict where a character must choose between two equally compelling but mutually exclusive moral imperatives, often involving love and duty.
- The protagonist faced a classic Cornelian dilemma: betray his king or abandon his beloved.
Variants and Related Words
- Cornelian (adjective): Pertaining to the style, themes, or dramatic situations characteristic of Pierre Corneille's tragedies.
- The play's Cornelian conflict captivated the audience.
Synonyms
- Playwright: A person who writes plays. (A general term; Corneille was a specific playwright.)
- Tragedian: A writer of tragedies.
Noun
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French tragic dramatist whose plays treat grand moral themes in elegant verse (1606-1684)
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