Polyeucte - Corneille, Pierre
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Saint Polyeucte was a Roman officer martyred for the Catholic Faith by the Emperor Valerian in the year 250 A.D. The story of his martyrdom is so dramatic that the famous French dramatist Pierre Corneille wrote a play in his memory. Polyeucte has become a classic - a masterful tale of love, faith and sacrifice against the backdrop of ancient Armenia. An heroic story of the triumph of faith over political allegiance.

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Saint Polyeucte was a Roman officer martyred for the Catholic Faith by the Emperor Valerian in the year 250 A.D. The story of his martyrdom is so dramatic that the famous French dramatist Pierre Corneille wrote a play in his memory. Polyeucte has become a classic - a masterful tale of love, faith and sacrifice against the backdrop of ancient Armenia. An heroic story of the triumph of faith over political allegiance.
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Pierre Corneille (1606-1684), often heralded as one of France's greatest playwrights, had a significant role in sculpturing French classical tragedy with his renowned dramatic flair and poise. Hailing from Rouen in Normandy, Corneille initially embarked on a legal career before turning to the theater. His prolific literary oeuvre includes masterpieces that remain cornerstones of the French theatrical canon. Amongst his many contributions, 'Polyeucte' stands out as a testament to his genius. First staged in 1643, 'Polyeucte' delves into the intersecting themes of faith, sacrifice, and martyrdom, set against the backdrop of early Christian antiquity. Corneille's exploration of the eponymous protagonist's struggle with his newfound Christian faith and its ramifications on his personal and public life demonstrates his deft handling of complex characters and moral quandaries. His literature is characterized by the 'Corneille hero', typically marked by a stark rigidness in honor and duty. While some critiqued this trait as overly idealistic, it became emblematic of Corneille's literary style and contribution to French tragedy and classicism. His work not only mirrored the evolving precepts of 17th-century French society but also played an integral part in shaping the aesthetic contours of French drama through his unique blend of eloquence, vigorous poetic dialogue, and moral gravity. Corneille's ingenuity was a beacon that illuminated the paths for subsequent generations of dramatists, significantly influencing French literature and the classical tradition worldwide.