Phaidra: 5-näytöksinen runomittainen murhenäytelmä

Name: Phaidra: 5-näytöksinen runomittainen murhenäytelmä
Author: Jean Racine

By Jean Racine

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The tragedy portrays a queen who, tormented by an illicit passion for her husband's son, struggles between shame and desire as her nurse urges disclosure and counsel turns to deception. The young man, devoted to another noblewoman, rejects her advances and resolves to leave, while the ruler's prolonged absence amplifies fear and jealousy. A false accusation is set in motion, provoking a devastating divine or paternal curse that brings violent death upon the accused. In the aftermath the queen reveals her guilt and takes her own life, leaving surviving characters to confront ruin, grief, and the consequences of pride and misplaced love.

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Jean Racine

Jean Racine was a prominent French dramatist of the 17th century, known for his mastery of classical tragedy. His works often explore themes of passion, fate, and the complexities of human emotion, drawing heavily from Greek and Roman sources. Among his most notable plays are "Phaedra," which delves into forbidden love and guilt, and "Esther," a biblical tragedy that showcases his ability to blend moral and emotional depth. Racine's influence on French literature and drama is profound, and he remains a key figure in the study of classical theatre.