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Racine: Phedre (Landmarks of World Literature)

by Edward James

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Publisher Comments:

This introductory study presents Racine's Phèdre as the culmination of French classical tragedy. It situates the play in its historical, literary and theatrical context, shows its relationship with other tragedies of Racine, and sketches its influence on later European literature. It analyzes the structures and language of the play, considers the major characters in action, and explores the ancient classical background and the mythological content. A chronological table of Racine's life and times and a guide to further reading are included.

Synopsis:

dre as the culmination of French classical tragedy.

Synopsis:

This introductory study presents Racine??'s Ph??dre as the culmination of French classical tragedy.
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Table of Contents

Chronological table; 1. The context of Phèdre; 2. Phèdre, the play; 3. The posterity of Phèdre; Further reading.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780521397216
Subtitle:
Phedre
Editor:
Stern, J. P.
With:
Jondorf, Gillian
Editor:
Stern, J. P.
Author:
Jondorf, Gillian
Author:
James, Edward D.
Author:
Stern, J. P.
Author:
James, Edward
With:
Jondorf, Gillian
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Location:
Cambridge ;
Subject:
Continental european
Subject:
Tragedy
Subject:
Racine, Jean
Subject:
Phaedra (Greek mythology) in literature.
Subject:
Phaedra
Subject:
Racine, Jean, --1639-1699.--Phaedre
Subject:
Racine, Jean, --1639-1699.--Ph?edre Racine, J
Subject:
Racine, Jean,--1639-1699.--Ph
Subject:
edre
Subject:
Racine, Jean, --1639-1699.--Ph??edre
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Landmarks of world literature
Series Volume:
report no. 100-71
Publication Date:
August 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
1 table
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
8.28x4.80x.34 in. .34 lbs.
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