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Iphigenia / Phaedra / Athaliah Book
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Foyles
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 Voltaire as 'the masterpiece of the human mind', Phaedra shows a woman's struggle to overcome her overwhelming passion for her stepson - an obsession that brings destruction to a noble family. And Athaliah portrays a ruthless pagan queen, who defies Jehovah in her desperate attempt to keep the throne of Jerusalem from its legitimate heir.
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Penguin
Themes of ruthless and unrelenting tragedy are at the heart of these plays. The first two are based on Greek legend, while Athaliah depicts the vengeance and the power of the Old Testament Jehovah.
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Pickabook
Jean Racine, John Cairncross (Trans)
- 0140441220
- 9780140441222
- Jean Racine
- 2 December 2004
- Penguin Classics
- Paperback (Book)
- 320
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