Esther
by Racine, Jean
Language: [en, fr]
About this book
"Esther" by Jean Racine is a play written in 1689. Based on the biblical Book of Esther, it tells the story of the Jewish queen who must navigate the Persian court to save her people. Originally performed by young noblewomen at an educational institute, this three-act drama was commissioned for moral instruction but captivated the French king and his court with its grace and modesty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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