Phaedra (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781438502984)

Jean Baptiste Racine was a 17th century French dramatist. Racine along with Moliere and Corneille are considered the Big Three in 17th century drama. Racine is best known for his tragedies, although he did write several comedies. Phaedra is a 5 act tragedy written in Alexandrine verse. In this tale from Greek mythology Thesee Phaedre in the absence of her royal husband declares her love to Hippolyte who is Th s e's son from a previous marriage.

Author: Jean Baptiste Racine
ISBN-10: 1438502982
ISBN-13: 9781438502984
Publisher: Book Jungle
Language: English
Published: 10/22/2008
Pages: 104
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 9.33h x 7.60w x 0.24d