Phaedra: A Tragedy of Love and Passion.

Discover Phaedra, a timeless classical tragedy exploring forbidden love, jealousy, guilt and human desire. This compelling theatrical masterpiece examines the conflict between passion and duty, revealing how hidden feelings and painful confessions can lead to devastating consequences.

Phaedra is a powerful classical tragedy that explores the devastating consequences of forbidden love, jealousy, silence and guilt. The story follows Phaedra as she struggles with an impossible passion that places her deepest desires in conflict with morality, honour and duty. As the drama unfolds, hidden secrets, painful confessions and accusations lead the characters toward an unavoidable tragedy. Inspired by ancient Greek mythology, the play is associated with the renowned French playwright Jean Racine and stands as a major work of seventeenth-century French classical theatre. Through expressive dialogue and profound psychological insight, the tragedy examines universal themes such as desire, betrayal, responsibility, honour and human destiny. This Riwaya edition offers readers an opportunity to discover an important work of world literature and appreciate the dramatic power of classical theatre. It is an excellent choice for students, literature enthusiasts and readers interested in timeless stories about human emotions and moral conflict.