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Bérénice: Tragédie En Cinq Actes Et En Vers...

Bérénice: Tragédie En Cinq Actes Et En Vers...

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryPlays

ISBN10: 1273433157
ISBN13: 9781273433153
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 26 2012
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French

Bérénice, a masterpiece by Jean Racine, is a poignant tragedy in five acts written in verse. First performed in 1670, this play explores the themes of love, duty, and sacrifice through the characters of Bérénice, Titus, and Antiochus. Set in ancient Rome, the drama unfolds as Emperor Titus grapples with his love for the Queen of Palestine, Bérénice, and the political ramifications of their union. Torn between personal desire and the demands of his empire, Titus must make a heart-wrenching decision that will alter the course of their lives. Racine's elegant language and profound insights into the human condition make Bérénice an enduring work of French classical literature.

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