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Iphigenia, Phaedra and Athaliah - Racine, Jean, and Cairncross, John (Introduction by)
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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 Voltaire as 'the masterpiece of the human mind', Phaedra shows a woman's struggle to overcome her overwhelming passion for her ...

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Iphigenia, Phaedra and Athaliah 1964, Penguin Group

ISBN-13: 9780140441222

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