Reading The Cid, Cinna, The Theatrical Illusion | Alexandria
Read The Cid, Cinna, The Theatrical Illusion by Pierre Corneille. Examining honor's paradox, these three masterworks reveal Corneille's radical take on moral choice: true nobility comes not from duty or birth, but through wrestling with impossible dilemmas. His heroes choose glory while acknowledging its cost - a nuanced view that speaks to today's ethical complexities.