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The Book of Christopher Columbus; a Lyrical Drama in Two Parts

Paul 1868-1955 Claudel

Claudel transforms the story of Christopher Columbus into a lyrical drama, using theatrical form to explore a historical life.

Poetry & Drama

Original date: Not yet verified

Reading level: Demanding

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Source notes & edition details

Fr. John Hardon
Title variant matched by author and work to the secondary transcription.

Explore the themes

drama theatre

Original catalog editions

Hassell Street Press (2021), 80 pages
The Book of Christopher Columbus; a Lyrical Drama in Two Parts