For 10 points, name this play by Pierre Corneille about a medieval Spanish hero.
Georges de Scud?y's Observations of this play attacked its subject, which was based on a chronicle written by Guillem de Castro. In one scene, a man insists that his valor is being rewarded by the king, but his foil tells him that his machinations and old age are the true source of his honors. The second act begins with Arias discussing an insult delivered by Gomes, who is then challenged to a duel by the title character. That character is loved by Urraque, and duels with Sanche in the fifth and final act. It focuses on the relationship between Chim?e and the title character, a son of Don Di?ue, and this play was the subject of a furious pamphlet war after being condemned by the Acad?ie Fran?ise for not conforming to the classical unities. The title character is originally named Rodrigue and successfully battles the Moors, thus earning the title nickname. For 10 points, name this play by Pierre Corneille about a medieval Spanish hero.
Georges de Scud?y's Observations of this play attacked its subject, which was based on a chronicle written by Guillem de Castro.
Le Cid [accept The Cid but not El Cid]