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100 1 _aDesfontaines, Nicolas-Marc,
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245 1 2 _aL'illustre comédien, ou Le martyre de Sainct Genest
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-03-14
508 _aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"L'illustre comédien, ou Le martyre de Sainct Genest" by Nicolas-Marc Desfontaines is a tragedy written in the mid-17th century. The play dramatizes the struggle between the Roman Emperor Diocletian and the Christian character Genest, who represents steadfast faith in the face of persecution. As a central figure within the narrative, Genest's conflict encapsulates broader themes of faith, power, and sacrifice, promising a rich exploration of moral dilemmas faced by individuals in oppressive regimes. At the start of the tragedy, the setting is established in the palace of the Emperor Diocletian in Rome. The initial scenes introduce Diocletian and his advisors discussing the growing influence of Christianity, which they perceive as a threat to their authority. Shortly thereafter, Genest, along with his friends, arrives, showcasing his skills as a comedian while grappling with the imperial expectations and the oppression faced by Christians. As the tension unfolds, Genest's convictions lead him to challenge the authority of the Emperor, foreshadowing a conflict that will test his resolve and highlight the dangers of remaining true to one's beliefs in a hostile environment. This opening portion effectively sets the stage for a dramatic collision of ideals, eliciting curiosity about the characters' fates and the moral questions that arise throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrench drama -- 17th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17984
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