La Veuve, ou Le traître trahi (The Widow, or The Betrayer Betrayed) is a French verse comedy in five acts by
Pierre Corneille, which takes place in Paris.[1] The play was probably first performed early in 1632 by the troupe of
Charles Le Noir and
Montdory at the Sphère, a rather seedy nightclub in Paris.[2] It was first published in 1634.[1]
Roles
Philiste, in love with Clarice
Alcidon, friend of Philiste and in love with Doris
Célidan, friend of Alcidon and beloved of Doris
Clarice, widow of Alcandre and mistress of Philiste