Corneille / Cinna
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Corneille / Cinna
CINNA The emperor Augustus, whose clemency is the subject of the drama
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1639 Augustus Corneille Drama Performed Plays Subject Cinna Clemency
EDITORS COMMENTS
Corneille's Drama 'Cinna' (1639): A Historical Exploration of Emperor Augustus' Clemency This evocative print depicts a scene from the renowned French playwright Pierre Corneille's historical drama 'Cinna,' first performed in 1639. The play, set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Augustus, explores the theme of clemency, a virtue for which Augustus was famously known. At the center of the image is Emperor Augustus (reign 27 BC – 14 AD), whose clemency is the subject of the drama. Augustus, portrayed with a serious expression and wearing a toga, is shown in the act of sparing the life of Cinna, a man falsely accused of treason. The accused, Cinna (not to be confused with the Roman poet of the same name), is shown on his knees, pleading for mercy. The historical context of the play is rooted in the political climate of ancient Rome during the late Roman Republic and the early Roman Empire. Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, came to power through a combination of military force and political maneuvering. To secure his position, he had to deal with numerous threats to his rule, both real and imagined. 'Cinna' is a fictional account of one such threat and Augustus' response to it. Corneille's 'Cinna' is a testament to the enduring fascination with the history and politics of ancient Rome. The play offers a nuanced exploration of the complexities of power, the importance of mercy, and the human capacity for error and redemption. This print serves as a visual reminder of the rich historical and theatrical legacy of this intriguing drama.
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