Six Tragedies by Jean Racine

5W 1982 Jean Racine, Franklin Library Edition 

Notes 

Six Tragedies by Jean Racine is a collection of some of the most influential works by the French playwright known for his mastery of classical tragedy. Racine's tragedies are renowned for their intense emotional depth, classical form, and exploration of human passions and moral dilemmas. The collection typically includes:

• Phèdre: A story of forbidden love and tragic consequences involving the goddess Aphrodite's influence over Phèdre's desire for her stepson.
• Andromaque: A tragedy set in the aftermath of the Trojan War, focusing on the themes of love, vengeance, and sacrifice.
• Britannicus: Explores the conflicts of power and family relationships in the Roman Empire, centered on the rivalry between Britannicus and Nero.
• Bérénice: A story of unfulfilled love between the Roman Emperor Titus and the queen Berenice.
• Iphigénie: A drama about the sacrifice of Iphigenia, reflecting on themes of duty and familial loyalty.
• Esther: A biblical tragedy that depicts the story of Esther's bravery in saving the Jewish people from a Persian plot.

Racine's tragedies are known for their tight, formal structure, poetic elegance, and psychological insight, making him a key figure in classical French literature

Description 

Green leather hardback edition with gold embossed detailing on front and back cover and spine with gold lettering on spine, gold fore edge, four raised bands, and green silk bookmark. Pristine Franklin Library edition with engravings of Annie Louis Girodet-Trioson throughout.