---
product_id: 11872201
title: "Iphigenia, Phaedra and Athaliah (Penguin Classics)"
brand: "jean baptiste racinejohn cairncrosse. f. watling"
price: "Rp748803"
currency: IDR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/11872201-iphigenia-phaedra-and-athaliah-penguin-classics
store_origin: ID
region: Indonesia
---

# Iphigenia, Phaedra and Athaliah (Penguin Classics)

**Brand:** jean baptiste racinejohn cairncrosse. f. watling
**Price:** Rp748803
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Iphigenia, Phaedra and Athaliah (Penguin Classics) by jean baptiste racinejohn cairncrosse. f. watling
- **How much does it cost?** Rp748803 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/products/11872201-iphigenia-phaedra-and-athaliah-penguin-classics)

## Best For

- jean baptiste racinejohn cairncrosse. f. watling enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jean baptiste racinejohn cairncrosse. f. watling brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Iphigenia, Phaedra and Athaliah (Penguin Classics)

## Images

![Iphigenia, Phaedra and Athaliah (Penguin Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lIlCDLn5L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Brevity and depth in a great tragedy.
  

*by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2001*

According to my class' notes, Barthes said that there is a law about Racine's tragedies: A loves B. B does not love A. B is under A's control. This is a simplistic approach that sort of works, but "Phaedra" is far more complex than a simple letter soup. Hippolytus is not totally under Phaedra's control, since he decides not to tell Theseus what has really happened between himself and his stepmother. This makes him noble, but less than brilliant. Phaedra is guilty of a passion she cannot help, and turns her guilt into criminal acts by accusing Hippolytus of either lecherous intent or outright rape, depending on how one reads her words. Theseus is a cad who projects his own behaviour onto everybody else, so he immediately believes the worst about his son. And Oenone is a snake, the personification of bad counsel who does not even begin to pay, with her own suicide, for the tragedy she has helped unleash. Racine has created a masterpiece of brevity and passion, following the example of his much admired Euripides. It is clear after reading "Phaedra," that his work goes far beyond the simple A-B-C of Barthes, and into deep psychological development of characters who make fateful choices based on their passions. This is a great play by a great playwright.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    surprisingly readable
  

*by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2001*

I'm unqualified to judge the translation since I don't speak any French, but the play is very accessible.  Although I have read many of the classic Greek plays, I never read anything by Racine.  It's helpful to pick up a book on Racine like the Twayne's Masterworks series to find out some background information.  Like many French authors, he grew up in poverty and ascended to power and prestige later.  Several of his plays were based on Greek stories and plays -- in this one, he even quotes out of the originals.  The plot line is easy to follow and very interesting, plus Phaedre strikes me as one of the most developed female characters around.  Compare her depth to Dido's in Virgil's Aeneid and you'll see what I mean.  This play is excellent and now I'm inspired to read more of Racine's wonderful plays which still have a modernness of theme about them.  There are some moving speeches -- I'd like to see it performed. This edition also as the prefaces which are supposed to be included but aren't always.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    good if studying these texts or simply interested in the plays.
  

*by G***G on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2013*

i bought this selection of plays as i was studying Pheadra for my course, as i enjoyed it i wanted to read other things by Racine so the three plays in the same book was really usefull to me, as it also allowed me to comaper the texts and get a better understanding of the way Racine wrote his plays. overall i was pleased with this purchase.:)

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.id/products/11872201-iphigenia-phaedra-and-athaliah-penguin-classics](https://www.desertcart.id/products/11872201-iphigenia-phaedra-and-athaliah-penguin-classics)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Indonesia*
*Store origin: ID*
*Last updated: 2026-02-25*