Jean Racine

Name: Jean Racine
Author: Jules Lemaître

By Jules Lemaître

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A sequence of lectures that combines biography and close-reading to portray a major classical tragedian: his upbringing, education, and the personal influences that shaped his sensibility; the relation between his life and his plays; and the critical reception that has alternately praised and misunderstood him. The commentator contrasts his artistic restraint with other thinkers, examines formal qualities such as purity of style, classical modeling, and psychological subtlety, and alternates narrative biography with analytical readings and reflections on successive critical judgments.

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Jules Lemaître

Jules Lemaître was a French author and literary critic known for his insightful studies of prominent literary figures. His works often explore the lives and contributions of writers such as Chateaubriand, Racine, and Rousseau, reflecting his deep engagement with French literature. Lemaître's notable publications include "Les Contemporains," a series of literary portraits that examine the works and influences of his contemporaries. He also authored "ABC: Petits Contes," showcasing his storytelling ability. Through his critical essays and literary analyses, Lemaître contributed significantly to the understanding of 19th-century French literature.