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Jean Racine Politique

Jean Racine Politique

Dubech, Lucien

Hardcover

Literary FiguresLiterary CriticismGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 1025753992
ISBN13: 9781025753997
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Jean Racine Politique is an insightful critical study by Lucien Dubech that explores the complex relationship between the celebrated 17th-century French dramatist Jean Racine and the political landscape of his era. Dubech delves into the underlying political themes within Racine's tragedies, examining how the power dynamics of the court of Louis XIV influenced his literary output and personal trajectory.

The work provides a thorough examination of Racine not merely as a master of verse and emotion, but as a figure deeply embedded in the ideological currents of the Grand Siècle. Through an analysis of plays such as Andromaque, Britannicus, and Athalie, Dubech illustrates how Racine's portrayals of kingship, legitimacy, and statecraft reflected the tensions of the French monarchy. This study is essential for readers interested in the intersection of literature and power, offering a nuanced perspective on one of France's greatest playwrights and his role in the cultural politics of the seventeenth century. Dubech's prose captures the intellectual rigor of the period, making this an invaluable resource for scholars of French literature and political history alike.

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