Phaedra: Play Guide and Free Edition
Phaedra: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Phaedra is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Racine, Jean (1639–1699). The listed translation credits are Boswell, Robert Bruce (1846–1933).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Phaedra" by Jean Racine is a French dramatic tragedy written in 1677. Set in ancient Greece, it explores forbidden passion when Queen Phaedra conceals her consuming love for her stepson Hippolytus during her husband Theseus's absence. When news arrives that Theseus may be dead, secrets begin to unravel with devastating consequences. As desires collide with duty and accusations fly, the play hurtles toward a catastrophic conclusion driven by jealousy, misunderstanding, and an invoked divine curse that no one can escape.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Phaedra
- Author credits: Racine, Jean (1639–1699)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Boswell, Robert Bruce (1846–1933)
Catalogue subjects
- Phaedra (Greek mythology) -- Drama
- Tragedies (Drama)
Gutenberg collections
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
- Harvard Classics
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