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Dramatist

Jean Racine, born on December 22, 1639 and died on April 21, 1699, was a prominent French dramatist. Known for his tragic plays, he is considered one of the greatest representatives of classical French drama.

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All Crime Virtue Innocence Passion Extremes Heart Ifs Degrees Eye Faith Guilt Hate Holy Honor Knows Love Too Much Tragedy Doe Dying

Famous Jean Racine Quotes

“Mourons : de tant d’horreurs qu’un trépas me délivre. Est-ce un malheur si grand que de cesser de vivre ? La mort aux malheureux ne cause point d’effroi : Je ne crains que le nom que je laisse après moi”

Death Suffering Dying Agony

Book:Phèdre

Source: Phèdre

“By dying I wanted to maintain my honor, and hide a flame so black from the daylight!”

Wanted Passion Black Dying Honor Suicide Flames Daylight

Author:Jean Racine

“I will die if I lose you, but I will die if I wait longer.”

Ifs Dies Choices Lost Waiting Loses Dying

Book:Three Plays: Andromache, Phaedra, Athaliah

Source: Three Plays: Andromache, Phaedra, Athaliah

About the Author

Born: December 22, 1639
Died: April 21, 1699
Known for: Dramatist
Quotes: 97

Books & Sources

PhèdreRelated source material

AndromaqueRelated source material

BritannicusRelated source material

Five playsRelated source material

Racine's Phèdre, literally tr. by R. MonganRelated source material

The Dramatic Works of Jean Racine: A Metrical English VersionRelated source material

Three Plays: Andromache, Phaedra, AthaliahRelated source material

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