Lucrece and Brutus: Glory in the Land of Tender ed. by Madeleine de Scudéry (review).

The article discusses the critical edition and translation of Madeleine de Scudéry's novel, Lucrece and Brutus: Glory in the Land of Tender, by Sharon Diane Nell. The novel explores the story of Lucretia, which is foundational to the larger framework of Scudéry's novel, Clélie. The edition provides context for understanding the story of Lucrece and Brutus within the novel and examines Scudéry's influence on other writers. The article praises the organization and accessibility of the edition, and highlights its contribution to understanding Scudéry's literary talents and philosophical ideas. [Extracted from the article]