Phaedra

Phaedra is a tragedy written by Jean Baptiste Racine, a French playwright, in the 17th century. The play is based on the Greek myth of Phaedra, the wife of King Theseus, who falls in love with her stepson Hippolytus. As Phaedra's desire for Hippolytus grows, she becomes consumed by her passion and struggles to keep her feelings hidden. Meanwhile, Hippolytus is in love with Aricia, a princess who is also a rival to his claim to the throne. As the plot unfolds, jealousy, betrayal, and tragedy ensue, leading to the downfall of several characters.Racine's Phaedra is known for its poetic language, complex characters, and exploration of human desire and its consequences. The play has been adapted and reinterpreted numerous times in literature, theater, and film, and is considered one of the greatest works of French literature.PHAEDRA Ah! Let them take elsewhere the worthless honours They bring me. Why so urgent I should see them? What flattering balm can soothe my wounded heart? Far rather hide me: I have said too much. My madness has burst forth like streams in flood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.