Melite: A Comedy (1776)

Melite: A Comedy is a play written by French dramatist Pierre Corneille and published in 1776. The play is set in ancient Greece and centers around the love triangle between the title character, Melite, and two suitors, Ariston and Demophon. Melite is a strong-willed and independent woman who is courted by both men, but she is torn between her desire for freedom and her duty to marry and continue her family's legacy. The play explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations, as well as the role of women in ancient Greek society. Corneille's witty and satirical writing style adds a comedic element to the play, making it an entertaining and thought-provoking read. Overall, Melite: A Comedy is a classic work of French literature that continues to be studied and performed today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.