Andromache is a tragic play written by Jean Racine that explores the aftermath of the Trojan War. The story focuses on the titular character, Andromache, the widow of the slain Trojan hero Hector, who is now a captive of the Greek hero Pyrrhus. The play delves into themes of love, jealousy, and vengeance as Andromache navigates her precarious position as a prisoner of war.

Racine's writing is poetic and evocative, capturing the emotions of the characters with precision and depth. The dialogue is intense and fraught with tension, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats as the drama unfolds. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with each one grappling with their own desires and motivations.

Overall, Andromache is a powerful and compelling play that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of war. Racine's skillful writing and nuanced characterizations make this a gripping and thought-provoking read that stays with the reader long after the final curtain falls.

Book Description:
In this tragedy [about part of the aftermath of the Trojan War], which made its appearance in 1667, there is a more intricate plot than is usual in Racine's plays, and it offers a greater variety of character and motive. Love, jealousy, friendship, conjugal fidelity, maternal tenderness, anger, and despair are all portrayed with skillful touches; and if the language is that of the French Court of the seventeenth century, the natural emotions of the human heart, the same in all ages, show themselves plainly under the mask of conventional mannerism - Summary by The Translator Cast list: Andromache, widow of Hector, Captive of Pyrrhus: Sonia Pyrrhus, Son of Achilles, King of Epirus: Matthew Reece Orestes, Son of Agamemnon: Richard Jaspering Hermione, Daughter of Helen, betrothed to Pyrrhus: Shreya Sethi Pylades, Friend of Orestes: Alan Mapstone Cleone, Friend of Hermione: Jessica Hendra Cephissa, Friend of Andromache: Hanna Ponomarenko Phoenix, Tutor of Achilles, and afterwards of Pyrrhus: ToddHW Stage Directions: David Purdy Editing: ToddHW