The Sacred Dramas of Esther & Athalia. Transl

This book features the two most famous works by the French playwright Jean Racine, Esther and Athalia. These two plays, based on biblical stories from the Old Testament, are notable for their dramatic power, vivid characters, and elegant verse. They have been revered for centuries as masterpieces of French literature and continue to be performed and studied today.
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