Two Tragedies: Viz. Britannicus and Alexander the Great (1714)

By Jean Racine

Book Overview

""Two Tragedies: Viz. Britannicus And Alexander The Great"" is a book written by the French playwright, Jean Racine. The book includes two of his famous tragedies, ""Britannicus"" and ""Alexander the Great"". ""Britannicus"" is a play that revolves around the political intrigue and power struggle in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Nero. The story focuses on the conflict between Nero and his stepbrother Britannicus, who is the rightful heir to the throne. ""Alexander the Great"" is a play that depicts the life and conquests of the famous Greek warrior and king, Alexander the Great. The play explores the themes of ambition, power, and the consequences of excessive pride. Both plays are known for their complex characters, intricate plots, and poetic language. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature and the art of tragedy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104516918
• ISBN13: 9781104516918
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"