Phaedra Britannica / Tony Harrison.

Author/creator Harrison, Tony, 1937- author.
Other author Racine, Jean, 1639-1699.
Other author Harrison, Tony, 1937-
Format Electronic
PublicationLondon : Bloomsbury, [2013]
Copyright Date©2013
Description1 online resource
Supplemental ContentDrama online

Summary In his adaptation of Racine, Harrison ingeniously transposes the action of the old Greek tragedy of Phaedra to the steamy landscape of an India seen through the narrow eye slits of Victorian society. The story seen through this arresting perspective with the ancient and vengeful Gods of India taking over from the Greek furies takes on a special vibrancy. 'Phaedra Britannica' was first performed by the National Theatre Company at the Old Vic in September 1975.
General noteAdapted from Phédre by Jean Racine.
General notePreviously issued in print: in Plays two. London: Faber, 2002.
Source of descriptionDescription based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on October 30, 2013).
Genre/formDrama.
Standard identifier# 10.5040/9780571285983.00000011

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