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Jean Racine Quotes

French dramatist (1639-1699)

Jean Racine (December 22, 1639 – April 21, 1699) was a French dramatist, one of the "big three" of 17th century France (along with Molière and Pierre Corneille). Racine was primarily a tragedian, though he did write one comedy.

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Alternative Names: Jean Baptiste Racine • Jean-Baptiste Racine • Racine

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Similar: Sophocles 52.6% Euripides 51.4% Aeschylus 51.4% William Shakespeare 50.8% Pierre Corneille 50.5% Friedrich Schiller 50.3% John Dryden 49.9% William Blake 49.0% John Ogilby 48.7% Robert Browning 48.4%
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