Skip to content

Phèdre

Pages
82
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

In ancient Greece, Queen Phèdre is consumed by an illicit love for her stepson, Hippolytus, a passion she desperately tries to suppress. When her husband, King Theseus, is presumed dead, Phèdre's confidante encourages her to confess her feelings, setting in motion a chain of tragic events. The king's unexpected return, coupled with false accusations and misunderstandings, leads to devastating consequences for all involved.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Suicide