Racine's Roman Tragedies Essays on Britannicus and Bérénice

In two of his most celebrated plays, Britannicus and Bérénice, Racine depicts the tragedies of characters trapped by the ideals, desires, and cruelties of ancient Rome. This international collection of essays deploys cutting-edge research to illuminate the plays and their contexts.

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Main Authors Hammond, Nicholas, Hammond, Paul
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
French
Published Boston BRILL 2022
Edition1
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Summary:In two of his most celebrated plays, Britannicus and Bérénice, Racine depicts the tragedies of characters trapped by the ideals, desires, and cruelties of ancient Rome. This international collection of essays deploys cutting-edge research to illuminate the plays and their contexts.
ISBN:9789004504806
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