Used book - Britannicus, Jean Racine

Rome, 1st century AD. Britannicus, the legitimate heir to the throne, has been removed from power in favour of Nero. Ready to do anything to satisfy his desires, the young emperor has Junie, Britannicus's fiancée, abducted and thus descends into tyranny... Political rivalry and romantic rivalry are at the heart of this tragedy inspired by Roman history. Through this closed-door drama where manipulation reigns, Racine invites us to reflect on the destructive effects of passion and the excesses of power. - The complete annotated text of the work - Nine fact sheets to explore the work 1. Jean Racine in 19 dates 2. The work in its context 3. The structure of the work 4. The main themes of the work 5. Tragedy 6. Representing Britannicus 7. Classicism 8. Roman history in Britannicus 9. Quotations - To prepare for the Baccalauréat - Synthesis questions - Linear explanations and guided topics to practice for the oral and written Baccalauréat exams - Grammar questions - Artistic and cultural extensions - Two text groupings 1. Figures of tyrants 2. The hidden witness in theatre.