<DIV><b>Four of the greatest French plays, in new translations</b><br><br> Here are four plays that continue to define French theater over three centuries after they were written. Corneille’s <i>Cinna</i> (1641) explores absolute power in ancient Rome. Molière’s comedy <i>The Misanthrope </i>(1666) sees its antihero reject society for its hypocrisy. Racine’s <i>Andromache</i> (1667) recounts the tragedy of Hector’s widow after the Trojan War, and his <i>Phaedra</i> (1677) shows a mother crossing the boundaries of love with her stepson. This edition features new verse translations undertaken with performance in mind, and a wealth of supplementary materials for students and actors.</div>