ISBN: 9780243060603 - Racine, Vol. 1 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the work of French playwright Jean Racine, analyzing his literary repertoire in the context of the social and cultural climate of his time. The author posits that Racine, rather than solely writing within the confines of Classicism, actually combined elements of Romanticism into his work. The book presents Racine as a master who transcended the boundaries of literary movements, resulting in nuanced and emotionally resonant works. By presenting the social context in which Racine created and the ways in which his works reflected and shaped the attitudes of his era, this book provides a fresh perspective on Racine's central role in French literature and the universal themes that continue to resonate with readers to this day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …