Author
Jean Racine
1639-1699
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Books by Jean Racine
Phaedra
"Phaedra" by Jean Racine is a French dramatic tragedy written in 1677. Set in ancient Greece, it explores forbidden passion when Queen Phaedra conceals her consuming love for her stepson Hippolytus during her husband Theseus's absence. When news arrives that Theseus may be dead, secrets begin to unravel with devastating consequences. As desires collide with duty and accusations fly, the play hurtles toward a catastrophic conclusion driven by jealousy, misunderstanding, and an invoked divine curse that no one can escape.
Esther
"Esther" by Jean Racine is a play written in 1689. Based on the biblical Book of Esther, it tells the story of the Jewish queen who must navigate the Persian court to save her people. Originally performed by young noblewomen at an educational institute, this three-act drama was commissioned for moral instruction but captivated the French king and his court with its grace and modesty.
De Pleiters
"De Pleiters" by Jean Racine is a comedy written in 1668 and published in 1669. Racine's only comedic work, it reimagines Aristophanes' "The Wasps" without political overtones. The play centers on Dandin, a senile retired judge obsessed with holding trials, and Chicanneau, a bourgeois consumed by lawsuits. Amid this absurd legal madness, Dandin's son Léandre pursues romance with Chicanneau's daughter Isabelle. Written between his tragic masterpieces, this farce surprised audiences with its satirical take on litigationmania.
Mithridate
"Mithridate" by Jean Racine is a five-act tragedy written in 1672. Set in the ancient kingdom of Pontus, the play centers on the legendary King Mithridates, who returns unexpectedly after being presumed dead. He discovers his two sons both love Monime, the woman promised to him as queen. As family loyalty collides with forbidden passion, Mithridates plans a daring invasion of Rome while suspecting betrayal within his own house. Themes of love, jealousy, and political ambition drive this dramatic tale toward its fateful conclusion.
Phaidra: 5-näytöksinen runomittainen murhenäytelmä
"Phaidra: 5-näytöksinen runomittainen murhenäytelmä" by Jean Racine is a tragedy written in 1677. Set in ancient Greece, the play explores forbidden passion when Queen Phaedra falls desperately in love with her stepson Hippolytus during her husband Theseus's absence. When Theseus returns unexpectedly, dark secrets and devastating misunderstandings unfold. Jealousy, guilt, and false accusations spiral toward catastrophic consequences. Based on Greek mythology, this alexandrine verse drama examines the destructive power of illicit desire and the tragic costs of concealed truth.