Iphigenia, Phaedra and Athaliah
Jean Racine
ISBN: | 9780140441222 |
Publisher: | Penguin Classics |
Published: | 28 February, 1964 |
Format: | Paperback |
Language: | English |
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Iphigenia, Phaedra and Athaliah
Jean Racine
Strongly influenced by Classical drama, Jean Racine (1639-99) broke away from the grandiose theatricality of baroque drama to create works of intense psychological realism, with characters manipulated by cruel and vengeful gods. Iphigenia depicts a princess's absolute submission to her father's will, despite his determination to sacrifice her to gain divine favour before going to war. Described by...
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