“My sweetest hope is to lose hope”
Book:Le Cid
Quote by Pierre Corneille
Work
Le Cid
Written by the Spanish poet and playwright Miguel de Cervantes, Le Cid is a narrative of the adventures of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid, a legendary knight. The story is set in medieval Spain and follows El Cid's rise to prominence, his love for the noblewoman Chimene, and the conflicts that arise from his chivalric code and the political landscape of the time. more
Author
Pierre Corneille
Pierre Corneille, a French dramatist, was born on June 6, 1606, in Rouen, France, and died on October 1, 1684. He is one of the representatives of French classical drama and is known for his rigorous structure and profound themes. more
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