Jean Racine

Jean Racine (1639–1699) was a Kingdom of France playwright, poet and translator.

Also recorded as Jean Baptiste Racine; Jean-Baptiste Racine; Racine.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Classicism. Work is classified under tragedy. Works named in the authority record include Andromaque, Phèdre, Athalie and La Thébaïde. Catalogue entries for printed books state edition, collation, binding and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

French dramatist (1639-1699)

Sources

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    “Jean Racine”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q742: Jean Racine

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