Bibliographie Cornélienne Description raisonnée de toutes les éditions des oeuvres de Pierre Corneille

A meticulous guide to the printed legacy of France’s great 17th‑century playwright, this volume gathers every known edition, translation, and related work that has appeared from his lifetime onward. Drawing on observations recorded over years and on the generosity of collectors, librarians and scholars, the author offers precise descriptions of each item, noting original spellings, typographic quirks and the physical qualities that make a volume noteworthy. Readers interested in authenticating a first‑edition or simply understanding the evolution of the texts will find the level of detail indispensable.

The work is arranged into five carefully structured chapters, separating true first‑editions, contemporaneous reprints, later imitations and foreign translations, while clearly indicating which prints the author himself supervised. It also provides concise commentary on the rarity and market value of the most sought‑after copies, giving bibliophiles a reliable reference for building or refining a collection. By cataloguing these works with exacting rigor, the author creates a lasting tool for scholars, librarians and devoted lovers of classic French drama.