Wednesday, July 17, 2024

July 17– "Phaedra" by Jean Baptiste Racine (1677) translated by Robert Bruce Boswell

I don't miss Zoom theatre. At least not Zoom versions of existing plays. Some of the stuff made FOR Zoom is cool.

July 17– Phaedra by Jean Baptiste Racine (1677) translated by Robert Bruce Boswell

Summary: What are you doing, step-mom?

Commentary: An opening, with a twist, and a decent soliloquy? Eliot must be feeling generous.

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