Racine, Jean 1639-1699 creator Spiers, I. H. B. (Isidore Henry Bowles) text utu 2005 monographic en fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Esther" by Jean Racine is a play written in 1689. Based on the biblical Book of Esther, it tells the story of the Jewish queen who must navigate the Persian court to save her people. Originally performed by young noblewomen at an educational institute, this three-act drama was commissioned for moral instruction but captivated the French king and his court with its grace and modesty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_(play) Introduction, notes and appendices in English Release date is 2005-05-07 Produced by Al Haines Original publication data not identified Esther, Queen of Persia -- Drama PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15790 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15790 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133354.0 15790