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Jean Racine: A Critical Biography

Jean Racine: A Critical Biography

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This critical study of Racine's psychology and style, first published in 1951 and revised in 1973, aims to present an accurate portrait of the sensitive and attractive figure, shorn of certain legends.

Format: Hardback
Length: 386 pages
Publication date: 08 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Racine, the renowned practicing dramatist, faced a significant challenge as his psychology and style were inundated with an abundance of books. However, in this comprehensive and meticulously researched study, originally published in 1951 and subsequently revised in 1973, Dr. Breretons guiding principle was to present the factual basis of Racine's life and work with utmost accuracy, considering the advancements in modern research. The outcome is a captivating portrait of a sensitive and attractive individual, free from certain legends that may have obscured his true essence.

In this critical study of the man and his work, first published in 1951 and this slightly revised edition originally in 1973, Dr. Breretons guiding principle has been to make the factual basis as accurate as it can be in the light of modern research. The result is the portrait of a sensitive and attractive figure which is none the worse for being shorn of certain legends.


Racine, the renowned practicing dramatist, faced a significant challenge as his psychology and style were inundated with an abundance of books. However, in this comprehensive and meticulously researched study, originally published in 1951 and subsequently revised in 1973, Dr. Breretons guiding principle was to present the factual basis of Racine's life and work with utmost accuracy, considering the advancements in modern research. The outcome is a captivating portrait of a sensitive and attractive individual, free from certain legends that may have obscured his true essence.


Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032253114

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