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Iphigénie En Aulide: Tragédie En Cinq Actes...

Iphigénie En Aulide: Tragédie En Cinq Actes...

Paperback

General World HistoryPlays

ISBN10: 1273455924
ISBN13: 9781273455926
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 26 2012
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French

Iphigénie En Aulide, a tragedy in five acts by Jean Racine, recounts the agonizing dilemma faced by Agamemnon during the Trojan War. Caught between his duty as a leader and the love for his daughter, Iphigenia, Agamemnon must decide whether to sacrifice her to appease the goddess Diana and ensure favorable winds for the Greek fleet. Racine's masterful use of language and dramatic tension explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the conflict between personal desires and political necessity. This edition offers readers a chance to engage with one of the cornerstones of French classical theatre, examining its enduring impact on dramatic literature. Experience the emotional depth and poetic brilliance of Racine's interpretation of this classic Greek myth.

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