Jean Racine
Thebaid, or The Brothers at War
Set against the backdrop of Louis XIVs reign in France, a time celebrated for its literary brilliance as much as its military conquests, Racines La Thébaïde emerges as a poignant tragedy. Unlike the comedic works of Molière, this tale delves into the fierce conflict between brothers Eteocles and Polynices, ultimately leading to a devastating conclusion for all involved. This rendition begins with a biographical introduction of Racine, followed by the heart-wrenching drama that unfolds in Act 1. - Summary by Translator and ToddHW
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Episodes
006 - Act 5 23.02.2026 18:56
Set against the backdrop of Louis XIVs reign in France, a time celebrated for its literary brilliance as much as its military conquests, Racines La Thébaïde emerges as a poignant tragedy. Unlike the comedic works of Molière, this tale delves into the fierce conflict between brothers Eteocles and Polynices, ultimately leading to a devastating conclusion for all involved. This rendition begins with...
005 - Act 4 23.02.2026 20:30
Set against the backdrop of Louis XIVs reign in France, a time celebrated for its literary brilliance as much as its military conquests, Racines La Thébaïde emerges as a poignant tragedy. Unlike the comedic works of Molière, this tale delves into the fierce conflict between brothers Eteocles and Polynices, ultimately leading to a devastating conclusion for all involved. This rendition begins with...
004 - Act 3 23.02.2026 19:57
Set against the backdrop of Louis XIVs reign in France, a time celebrated for its literary brilliance as much as its military conquests, Racines La Thébaïde emerges as a poignant tragedy. Unlike the comedic works of Molière, this tale delves into the fierce conflict between brothers Eteocles and Polynices, ultimately leading to a devastating conclusion for all involved. This rendition begins with...
003 - Act 2 23.02.2026 16:13
Set against the backdrop of Louis XIVs reign in France, a time celebrated for its literary brilliance as much as its military conquests, Racines La Thébaïde emerges as a poignant tragedy. Unlike the comedic works of Molière, this tale delves into the fierce conflict between brothers Eteocles and Polynices, ultimately leading to a devastating conclusion for all involved. This rendition begins with...
002 - Act 1 23.02.2026 22:26
Set against the backdrop of Louis XIVs reign in France, a time celebrated for its literary brilliance as much as its military conquests, Racines La Thébaïde emerges as a poignant tragedy. Unlike the comedic works of Molière, this tale delves into the fierce conflict between brothers Eteocles and Polynices, ultimately leading to a devastating conclusion for all involved. This rendition begins with...
001 - Act 0 - Biographical Notice 23.02.2026 29:47
Set against the backdrop of Louis XIVs reign in France, a time celebrated for its literary brilliance as much as its military conquests, Racines La Thébaïde emerges as a poignant tragedy. Unlike the comedic works of Molière, this tale delves into the fierce conflict between brothers Eteocles and Polynices, ultimately leading to a devastating conclusion for all involved. This rendition begins with...
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