What is the name of Racine's tragedy written for the young?
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Esther is Racine's tragedy written for the young. It was first performed in 1689 at the girls' school of Saint-Cyr, where Racine was a teacher. The play is based on the biblical story of Esther, a young Jewish woman who becomes queen of Persia and saves her people from destruction. Esther is a classic example of French neoclassical tragedy, with its emphasis on unity of action, time, and place.
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