Esther

Author

Jean Racine

Language

French

Year

1689

Country

France

Genre

Drama / Comedy / Theatrical Work

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Esther is a play in three acts written in 1689 by the French dramatist, Jean Racine. It was premièred on January 26, 1689, performed by the pupils of the Maison royale de Saint-Louis, an educational institute for young girls of noble birth. The subject is taken from the biblical Book of Esther.