Did Corneille ever rewrite any of his plays?
No
Yes, notably Le Cid
Yes, but only his unsuccessful ones
It is unknown
Answer
Yes, Pierre Corneille did rewrite some of his plays. The most notable example of this is his play Le Cid. Corneille wrote the first version of Le Cid in 1636. The play was a success, but it was also controversial. Some people criticized the play for its violence and for its depiction of love. Corneille responded to these criticisms by rewriting the play in 1640.
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