Jean Racine

1638 - 1699

Jean Racine, 1638 – 1699, one of France’s great flowering of dramatic poets in the 17th century, is an excellent example of the readiness of European authors of the time to look to the classical world for both subject matter and inspiration. Hear an extract from the great declaration scene from his play Phèdre in French and follow it in English here.

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