This second volume of Racine’s collected plays showcases his mastery of French classical tragedy, with works that delve deeply into human passion, power struggles, and the inevitable forces of fate. Racine’s beautifully crafted verse and intense psychological depth bring to life characters torn between duty and desire. This collection includes some of his most profound explorations of love, jealousy, and ambition within the rigid confines of the aristocratic world.Jean-Baptiste Racine (1639-1699) was one of the 'Big Three' French dramatists of 17th-century France along with Molière and Corneille. This volume contains Bérénice, Les Plaideurs, Bajazet, and Mithridate.