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Britannicus <French> (1669) is a play by Jean Baptiste Racine.
Abstract
The tragedy, in 5 act, is the first play in which Racine depicted Roman history. It is still published and performed, today.
Characters
- Nero, Emperor, son of Agrippine
- Britannicus, son of the Emperor Claudius
- Agrippine, widow of Domitius Enobarbus father of Nero, & from second marriage, widow of Emperor Claudius
- Junie, beloved of Britannicus, granddaughter of Augustus
- Burrhus, tutor of Nero
- Narcisse, tutor of Britannicus
- Albine, confidante of Agrippine
- Guards
Editions
Published in Paris, France: Barbin, 1670.
Performance history
Premiered in Paris, France: Hôtel de Bourgogne, 13 December 1669)