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Ce livre audio est composé de 27 tirades et monologues célèbres du théâtre.

Comédie en 3 actes et en vers. Dans sa version intégrale. Mise en scène : Georges Goubert.

C'est avec "Andromaque", tragédie en cinq actes, représentée pour la première fois le 17 novembre 1667 devant la Reine, au château du Louvre à Paris, que Jean Racine connaît la gloire.

Mit der "Phädra" Racines hat die Tragödie des französischen Barockklassiszismus unbestritten ihren Höhepunkt erreicht. Farbiger und subtiler als die Dramen Corneilles, die ganz vom Ehrbegriff und vom Staatsgefühl des Grand Siècle getragen sind, wird die Tragödie bei Racine zum Tableau menschlicher Leidenschaft, in dem selbst das Pathologische nicht ausgespart ist. Die Liebe als alles beherrschende Macht ist Racines ureigenstes Thema, und es deutet auf jansenistische Vorstellungen hin...

It’s no secret that writers often used their books, poems, and plays to impart observations, thoughts, and reflections. This was also the case for the literature of the 17th century which followed France’s pioneering status in politics and culture. "500 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 17th Century" offers a fascinating snapshot of that changing society, seen through the eyes of some of the best writers of the era. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in French literature.

"100 Quotes by Jean Racine" uncovers one of the greatest playwrights of 17th-century France. Famous for the works of "Phèdre", "Andromaque", and "Athalie", Racine’s writings are renowned for their beauty, elegance, and style. Peppered with psychological insight, his quotes invite readers to peek behind the scenes at one of Europe’s most celebrated dramatists - and thinkers - of the age. An ideal book for dipping in and out of, these quotes will provide any reader with food for thought and the tools with which to spark an interesting conversation.