The Style of the State in French Theater, 1630-1660

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Focusing on the formal changes in seventeenth-century French theater, this study examines their significance in relation to performance, political theory, and canon formation. The author integrates insights from Italian literature on action, temporality, and law, offering fresh interpretations that challenge the conventional view of neoclassicism as merely a showcase of French style. This work invites a reevaluation of literary history by highlighting the complexities and influences that shaped this pivotal period in theater.