Tancrede, Tragedie: En Vers Croises, Et En Cinq Actes (1761) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165701735)

Tancrede, Tragedie: En Vers Croises, Et En Cinq Actes (1761) is a tragedy written by the famous French philosopher and writer, Voltaire. The play is set in Sicily during the Crusades and follows the story of Tancrede, a Christian knight, who falls in love with Clorinde, a Muslim warrior. The two lovers are torn apart by their religious differences and the ongoing conflict between their respective armies. Tancrede is faced with the difficult decision of choosing between his love for Clorinde and his loyalty to his Christian faith.The play is written in rhyming verse and is divided into five acts. It explores themes of love, loyalty, religion, and war. Voltaire's writing style is known for its wit, satire, and social commentary, and Tancrede is no exception. Through the characters and their struggles, Voltaire comments on the hypocrisy and brutality of religious conflicts and the destructive nature of war.Tancrede was initially met with mixed reviews upon its release, but it has since become one of Voltaire's most popular plays. It has been adapted for the stage numerous times and has been translated into several languages. Tancrede is a timeless tragedy that continues to resonate with audiences today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Voltaire
ISBN-10: 1165701731
ISBN-13: 9781165701735
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d