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L'Illusion Comique

L'Illusion Comique

Play by Pierre Corneille
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L'Illusion comique is a comedic play written by Pierre Corneille in 1636. In its use of meta-theatricality, it is far ahead of its time. It was first performed at the Hôtel de Bourgogne in 1636 and published in 1639. Corneille wrote this piece at... Wikipedia
Playwright: Pierre Corneille
Adaptations: The Screen Illusion (2010), The Illusion, and Illusion (2004)
First performance: 1634
Characters: Alcandre; Pridamant; Dorante; Clindor; Isabelle; Géronte; Matamore; Adraste
Genre: comedy
Setting: A grotto in Touraine (Act I); Bordeaux (Acts II-IV); Paris (Act V)