Iphigenia, Phaedra, Athaliah

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Iphigenia, Phaedra, Athaliah

Wydawnictwo: penguin_classics

ISBN: 978-01-4044-122-2

ISBN bez myślników: 9780140441222

Typ okładki: Softcover

Liczba stron: 320

Data wydania: 2004-12-02

Język: angielski (Wielka Brytania)

Iphigenia, Phaedra, Athaliah

Wydawnictwo: Penguin

ISBN: 978-01-4190-934-9

ISBN bez myślników: 9780141909349

Typ okładki: Softcover

Liczba stron: 320

Data wydania: 2004-12-02

Język: angielski (Wielka Brytania)

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Iphigenia, Phaedra, Athaliah

Jean Racine

Pierwsze wydanie: 2004-12-02

Strongly influenced by Classical drama, Jean Racine (1639-99) broke away from the grandiose theatricality of baroque drama to create works of intense psychological realism, with characters manipulated by cruel and vengeful gods. Iphigenia depicts a princess's absolute submission to her father's will, despite his determination to sacrifice her to gain divine favour before going to war. Described by Voltaire as 'the masterpiece of the human mind', Phaedra shows a woman's struggle to overcome her overwhelming passion for her stepson - an obsession that brings destruction to a noble family. And Athaliah portrays a ruthless pagan queen, who defies Jehovah in her desperate attempt to keep the throne of Jerusalem from its legitimate heir.