Landmarks of French Classical Drama

ISBN-10: 0413631001
ISBN-13: 9780413631008
Category: Drama / General
Pages: 393
Language: English
Published: 1991
Publisher: Methuen
Author: David Bradby

Description

Contains five works from the classical period of French theatre - The Cid, Phedra, Tartuffe, The Lottery of Love and The Marriage of Figaro.

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