Jean Racine published 11 plays, beginning with Phèdre (1677).
Updated September 2026
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Phèdre
Jean Racine's most-read book.
Plays in order
Andromaque (1667)
Les Plaideurs (1668)
Bérénice (1671)
Bajazet (1672)
Mithridate (1673)
Iphigénie (1674)
Phèdre (1677)
Esther (1689)
Athalie (1691)
Alexander the Great (1714)
Britannicus (2026)
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About Jean Racine
Jean-Baptiste Racine was a French dramatist, one of the three great playwrights of 17th-century France, along with Molière and Corneille, as well as an important literary figure in the Western tradition and world literature. Racine was primarily a tragedian, producing such "examples of neoclassical perfection" as Phèdre, Andromaque, and Athalie. He did write one comedy, Les Plaideurs, and a muted tragedy, Esther, for the young.
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Jean Racine FAQ
- How many books has Jean Racine written?
- Jean Racine published 11 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean Racine's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Phèdre.
- What is Jean Racine's last book?
- Athalie (1691).
- What is Jean Racine's most famous book?
- Phèdre (1677) is Jean Racine's most widely read book.
- Can I read Jean Racine's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Jean Racine are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.