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Berenice and Bajazet (Faber Drama),Used
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The critical event in Berenice, the death of Titus's father, the Emperor Vespasian, happens a week before the play opens. Thereafter Titus knows that his separation from Berenice is inevitable.Thereafter Titus knows that his separation from Berenice is inevitable. The breaking off of a great love affair involves too the hopes of Antiochus, himself long in love with Berenice. The play pushes all three of its principals to the brink, not of revenge but of selfmurder, before in her sublime last speech Berenice redeems and directs them all in an act of collective abnegation.Many tears are shed, but not a drop of blood. The effect is unconventional, and profound: the pained acceptance of the irreconcilable in human affairs, and the surrender, by each of the main characters, of the person they most love. Bajazet is Racine's most violent drama; it ends, like Phdre, with a female character's onstage suicide, here the culmination of a vividly described sequence of offstage murders. The setting, in a claustrophobic space within the harem at Constantinople, menaced from both without and within, seems to license a violence of emotion as well as of deed.Violent too are the repeated reversals of fortune, and the terrifying acceleration of the play towards its inexorable catastrophe.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Berenice and Bajazet'? A: 'Berenice and Bajazet' explores themes of love, separation, and sacrifice. The characters grapple with their intense emotions and the consequences of their desires, leading to profound self-realizations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Berenice and Bajazet'? A: The play is authored by Jean Racine, a prominent French dramatist known for his tragedies.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: 'Berenice and Bajazet' falls under the genre of playwriting, specifically in the realm of classical French drama.
- Q: How many pages does 'Berenice and Bajazet' have? A: The book contains 160 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it may have some signs of wear but is still in a usable state.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'Berenice and Bajazet' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Berenice and Bajazet' published? A: 'Berenice and Bajazet' was published on October 4, 2012.
- Q: Is there a specific setting for the plays in 'Berenice and Bajazet'? A: Yes, 'Berenice' is set around the Roman Empire, while 'Bajazet' takes place in a harem in Constantinople, emphasizing the emotional and physical confines of the characters.
- Q: What are the key characters in 'Berenice and Bajazet'? A: The key characters in 'Berenice' include Titus and Berenice, while 'Bajazet' features Bajazet and the female character who ultimately faces tragic consequences.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Jean Racine? A: Readers can expect a lyrical and intense writing style from Racine, characterized by emotional depth and classical themes.