Jean Rotrou
1609–1650
· lived 40 years
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Jean Rotrou was a 17th-century French playwright, known for his tragedies and comedies. He is considered one of the successors of Pierre Corneille in French theater. His work is marked by classical themes and the exploration of human passions.
n. 1609-08-21, Dreux · m. 1650-06-28, Dreux
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Jean Rotrou was born in Dreux, France, on August 21, 1609. He was a prominent French playwright of the classical period. His theatrical career was active in Paris, where he produced a significant number of plays, including tragedies such as 'Venceslas' and comedies such as 'La Soeur Jalouse'. Rotrou was influenced by Greco-Latin and Italian models, but he also innovated with original themes and characters. His writing is characterized by the elegance of verse and psychological depth. He died in 1650, during a plague epidemic, while serving as a military officer. His contribution to French theater is recognized for his skill in constructing complex plots and for his poetic style.
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