Berenice

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Drama, Continental European
Cover of the book Berenice by Jean Racine, Neeland Media LLC
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jean Racine ISBN: 9781420948950
Publisher: Neeland Media LLC Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Digireads.com Publishing Language: English
Author: Jean Racine
ISBN: 9781420948950
Publisher: Neeland Media LLC
Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Digireads.com Publishing
Language: English
The 17th century dramatist Jean Racine was considered, along with Molière and Corneille, as one of the three great playwrights of his era. The quality of Racine's poetry has been described as possibly his most important contribution to French literature and his use of the alexandrine poetic line is one of the best examples of such use noted for its harmony, simplicity and elegance. While critics over the centuries have debated the worth of Jean Racine, at present, he is widely considered a literary genius of revolutionary proportions. In this volume of Racine's plays we find "Berenice", the sixth of twelve plays by the author. One of Racine's more popular plays in the modern era it was not performed often until the 20th century. In this work Racine draws upon the histories of Roman historian Suetonius, who recounts the story of the Roman emperor Titus and Berenice of Cilicia. Titus, whose father Vespasian has died, is presumed to be free to marry his beloved Berenice, queen of Palestine. However public opinion against the marrying of a foreign queen may put a wrinkle in Titus' plans.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
The 17th century dramatist Jean Racine was considered, along with Molière and Corneille, as one of the three great playwrights of his era. The quality of Racine's poetry has been described as possibly his most important contribution to French literature and his use of the alexandrine poetic line is one of the best examples of such use noted for its harmony, simplicity and elegance. While critics over the centuries have debated the worth of Jean Racine, at present, he is widely considered a literary genius of revolutionary proportions. In this volume of Racine's plays we find "Berenice", the sixth of twelve plays by the author. One of Racine's more popular plays in the modern era it was not performed often until the 20th century. In this work Racine draws upon the histories of Roman historian Suetonius, who recounts the story of the Roman emperor Titus and Berenice of Cilicia. Titus, whose father Vespasian has died, is presumed to be free to marry his beloved Berenice, queen of Palestine. However public opinion against the marrying of a foreign queen may put a wrinkle in Titus' plans.

More books from Neeland Media LLC

Cover of the book Measure for Measure (Annotated by Henry N. Hudson with an Introduction by Charles Harold Herford) by Jean Racine
Cover of the book Tales of the Pacific by Jean Racine
Cover of the book The Rush for the Spoil (La Curée) by Jean Racine
Cover of the book Five Dialogues by Jean Racine
Cover of the book A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality and A Discourse on Political Economy by Jean Racine
Cover of the book Electra by Jean Racine
Cover of the book Menaechmi; Or, The Twin-Brothers by Jean Racine
Cover of the book Mademoiselle de Maupin by Jean Racine
Cover of the book On Dreams by Jean Racine
Cover of the book The Song of Roland by Jean Racine
Cover of the book Utopia (Translated by Gilbert Burnet with Introductions by Henry Morley and William D. Armes) by Jean Racine
Cover of the book The Knights by Jean Racine
Cover of the book Relativity: The Special and General Theory by Jean Racine
Cover of the book Alcestis by Jean Racine
Cover of the book Calvary by Jean Racine
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy