Jean Racine (1639-1699)

Jean Racine (1639-1699)

Jean Racine (December 22, 1639 – April 21, 1699) was a French dramatist, one of the "big three" of 17th century France (along with Molière and Pierre Corneille). Racine was primarily a tragedian, though he did write one comedy.


Quotes·Quotations by Jean Racine

Tragedy

¶ A tragedy need not have blood and death; it's enough that it all be filled with that majestic sadness that is the pleasure of tragedy.


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