Derrière un voile, invisible et présente, J'étais de ce gra… - Jean Racine

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Derrière un voile, invisible et présente,
J'étais de ce grand corps l'âme toute-puissante.

Jean Racine

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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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Ce n'est plus une ardeur dans mes veines cachée:
C'est Vénus tout entière à sa proie attachée.

Behind a veil, unseen yet present,
I was the forceful soul that moved this mighty body.

Aux petits des oiseaux il donne leur pâture,
Et sa bonté s’étend sur toute la nature.

Derrière un voile, invisible et présente, J'étais de ce grand corps l'âme toute-puissante. - Jean Racine

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