Phaedra

Phaedra is a classic French tragedy written by Jean Baptiste Racine. The play is set in ancient Greece and tells the story of Phaedra, the wife of Theseus, who falls in love with her stepson, Hippolytus. Phaedra's love for Hippolytus drives her to madness and she confesses her love to him, but he rejects her advances. In a fit of jealousy and despair, Phaedra accuses Hippolytus of attempting to rape her, which leads to his death. The play explores themes of love, desire, and the destructive power of passion. Racine's poetic language and vivid imagery make Phaedra a timeless masterpiece 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.