L'Illusion comique

The Theatrical Illusion

Author

Pierre Corneille

Language

French

Year

1634

Country

France

Genre

Drama / Theatre / Plays

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L'Illusion comique is a comedic play written by Pierre Corneille in 1636. In its use of meta-theatricality (plays-within-the-play), it is far ahead of its time. It was first performed at the Hôtel de Bourgogne in 1636 and published in 1639.