Jean Racine

Jean Racine was a French playwright of the 17th century. His most notable work is the play Phèdre, published in 1677. He was one of the three great French writers from this period, along with Molière and Corneille.

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• Lifetime: 21 December 1639 • 21 April 1699
• Main genre: Tragedy plays
• Literary movement: Classicism
• Mid-2026 popularity rank: --

"Life is a comedy to those who think, a tragedy to those who feel."