Interjection (Racine)
This is an analysis of the frequent use of the interjection « Hélas! » in Bérénice by Racine. The idea is that the effect is intentional (intentio auctoris). Racine has deliberately multiplied the « Hélas! » to obtain a certain effect, to explore the essence of the tragic discourse.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Association Portugaise d'Etudes Françaises
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Carnets |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.openedition.org/carnets/11831 |
| Summary: | This is an analysis of the frequent use of the interjection « Hélas! » in Bérénice by Racine. The idea is that the effect is intentional (intentio auctoris). Racine has deliberately multiplied the « Hélas! » to obtain a certain effect, to explore the essence of the tragic discourse. |
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| ISSN: | 1646-7698 |