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Athalie, a tragic play by Jean Racine, is a cornerstone of French classical literature. Published in 1691, it delves into the biblical story of Queen Athaliah, a figure from the Old Testament, and her tumultuous reign in Judah. Racine’s work, known for its elegant verse and intense psychological portrayal of characters, explores themes of power, faith, and divine justice. As a ’tragédie sainte,’ or sacred tragedy, Athalie blends classical dramatic structure with religious subject matter, offering a profound exploration of morality and the consequences of ambition. Racine’s mastery of language and his ability to create compelling dramatic tension make Athalie a timeless masterpiece, studied and performed for centuries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
