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Hernani is a five-act verse drama by Victor Hugo, first performed in Paris in 1830 and regarded as a major work of French Romantic theater. Its story follows the outlaw Hernani, his beloved Doña Sol, and their conflict with royal and aristocratic rivals in 16th-century Spain. The premiere became associated with the Battle of Hernani, a celebrated confrontation between supporters of Romantic innovation and defenders of established French classical dramatic conventions.
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Hernani ranks #129 of 203 in the Play ranking, behind Lost in Yonkers, ahead of The Shadow of a Gunman.
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How good is Hernani?
Hernani scores 7.95/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Play category. Historically pivotal Romantic drama with major French theatre significance; modern stage reputation less universally strong.
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