Alexander The Great

Alexander the Great

by Jean Racine

Jean Racine's *Alexander the Great* is a classical French tragedy that explores the life and conquest of Alexander the Great. The play, adhering to the strict rules of French neoclassical drama, presents a unified plot taking place within a single day and location. Racine draws inspiration from historical accounts of Alexander's life, particularly those by Quintus Curtius, Plutarch, and Justin, weaving a narrative that highlights Alexander's triumphs and failures, his ambition, and his struggles with love, betrayal, and the weight of his destiny. This play delves into the psychological complexities of a powerful figure grappling with the immense responsibility of ruling a vast empire, making it a compelling exploration of human nature and the consequences of power.

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Jean Racine

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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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