Iphigenia, Phaedra and Athaliah

Cover Art for 9780140441222, Iphigenia, Phaedra and Athaliah by Jean Racine
ISBN: 9780140441222
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Published: 28 February, 1964
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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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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