Alexander the Great
by Jean Racine
'Alexander the Great' Summary
Racine's *Alexander the Great* is a powerful and moving story that explores the psychological complexities of a conquering hero. The play begins with Alexander's triumphant return to Persia after defeating Darius, a victory that has solidified his status as a legendary conqueror. Yet, Alexander is not merely a soldier; he is also a man consumed by ambition and love. He is deeply infatuated with Roxana, the daughter of his vanquished enemy, but his affections are complicated by the presence of Cleophile, the sister of Taxiles, the Indian King. In a series of dramatic encounters, Alexander struggles to reconcile his desires for power and love. As the play unfolds, the weight of his conquests begins to weigh heavily upon him. He becomes consumed by paranoia and suspicion, alienated even from his closest allies. The play culminates in a tragic climax where Alexander, betrayed and disillusioned, confronts his own mortality. *Alexander the Great* is a powerful examination of the price of power, the consequences of ambition, and the fragility of human relationships. It is a play that explores the timeless struggle between passion and reason, love and duty, and ultimately, the fleeting nature of human glory.Book Details
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Jean Racine was a French dramatist, one of the three great playwrights of 17th-century France, along with Molière and Corneille, and an important literary figure in the Western tradition. Racin...
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