The Illusion by Pierre Corneille

"The Illusion" is a play that explores themes of love, betrayal, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion. It follows a contrite father who enlists the help of a magician to locate his estranged son. The magician presents the father with a series of visions that depict his son's tumultuous life as a lover and duelist. As the father witnesses these scenes, he is confronted with the consequences of his own past actions and the nature of his son's reality. The play delves into the power of theater and spectacle, ultimately questioning the nature of truth and the transformative power of forgiveness and understanding.

The 10156th greatest book of all time


Published
1636
Nationality
French
Type
Fiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
Unknown
Original Language
French

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