Rules, Rule-Breaking, and French Neoclassicism: Crash Course Theater #20

The video explores the rise of Neoclassicism in early modern France, focusing on its strict rules and the playwrights who embraced them. It highlights the historical context, the five main rules of Neoclassical drama, and the contributions of Jean Racine and Pierre Corneille. Racine's adherence to the rules is contrasted with Corneille's controversial play Le Cid, which challenged the norms. The video concludes with a nod to the humor in French theater, setting the stage for the next episode.

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