| Author |
Lemaître, Jules, 1853-1914 |
| Title |
Jean Racine
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
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| Summary |
"Jean Racine" by Jules Lemaître is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the life and influence of the French classical playwright Jean Racine, focusing on his education, personal experiences, and the literary context of his era. The author delves into Racine's background, his formative years, and the religious environment shaped by Port-Royal, which significantly impacted Racine's artistic development. The opening of the text introduces Racine's early life, detailing his upbringing in a devout household profoundly influenced by the jansenist tradition of Port-Royal. Lemaître illustrates the critical role played by Racine's educators—particularly at Port-Royal—in fostering his literary talents and passion for classical literature. The narrative highlights Racine’s sensitive nature, the religious fervor surrounding his childhood, and the shaping of his character and artistic sensibilities, which later culminate in his renowned tragic works. Through these formative experiences, Racine emerges as a significant figure in French literature, whose legacy rests on the intersection of personal introspection and broader cultural currents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Racine, Jean, 1639-1699
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| Subject |
Dramatists, French -- 17th century -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20414 |
| Release Date |
Jan 22, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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