Phaedra

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Two days after Racine's production launched, Duchesse de Bouillon and Jacques Pardon released their own adaptation of the Euripides piece (Kiger). This new adaptation was more successful than Racine's initially, but his work was eventually deemed the more superior play (Kiger). Originating the role of Phaedra was actress Marie Desmares, who was very well known during her time (Kellogg 17)...
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Originating the role of Phaedra was actress Marie Desmares, who was very well known during her time (Kellogg 17). Other notable Phaedras include Adrienne Couvreur, Sarah Bernhardt, and Maria Casares (12). Couvreur performed the role during a production in which the Duchesse de Bouillon sent a large number of servants to be disruptive during the play in an attempt to ruin the run (12)...
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