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Alexander the Great by Jean Racine (1639 - 1699)

Alexander the Great by Jean Racine (1639 - 1699)

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 Racine caused furour in the French theater community with his second play, Alexander the Great, when "The sensitive poet seems to have been disgusted by the manner in which it was being acted; for, a fortnight after it had been put on the boards at the Palais Royal [by Moliere], Moliere's company learned with astonishment and indignation that it was being simultaneously performed at a rival theatre."

"The story of this drama is derived from Quintus Curtius, Plutarch, and Justin." Racine followed the rules of classical French dramatists: one main plot, action takes place in one day and at one location.
- Summary by Translator and ToddHW

Cast list:
Alexander: Ron Altman
Porus, Indian King: ToddHW
Taxiles, Indian King: Ethan Hurst
Axiana, Queen of another part of India: Matea Bracic
Cleophila, sister of Taxiles: Availle
Hephaestion: Chris Pyle
Stage Directions: Sonia
Editing: ToddHWCopyright Audiobooks On Line Art
Episodes
  • Act 4

    Act 4
    Jul 20 2025
    19 mins
  • Act 3

    Act 3
    Jul 20 2025
    17 mins
  • Act 2

    Act 2
    Jul 20 2025
    18 mins
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