Racine: Phèdre

ISBN-13: 9780521397216 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 128 str.

Edward James; J. P. Stern; Gillian Jondorf

Opis

This introductory study presents Racine's Phedre 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.

Spis treści

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