Phaedra by Jean Racine, hand-bound in genuine leather by LeatheredLines. Jean Racine's 1677 tragedy, the masterpiece of French classical theatre, retells the myth of Phaedra, wife of King Theseus, who is consumed by a forbidden passion for her stepson Hippolytus. When Theseus is thought dead, she confesses her love, setting in motion a chain of jealousy and disaster. Intense, poetic and unforgettable.
About this leather-bound edition
We cover every book in genuine leather by hand, finishing the spine with gold-tone foil titling and decorative tooling in the tradition of fine library bindings. Because each copy is made individually, small variations in leather grain and colour are a natural sign of handwork.
The thickness and weight of the finished book depend on the length of this particular title. Longer works make a noticeably thicker volume, while shorter works are slimmer.
Edition details
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Title: Phaedra
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Author: Jean Racine
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Binding: Hand-bound genuine leather, gold-tone foil spine lettering
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Thickness: Varies by title, depending on the length of the book
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Language: English
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Genre: Drama
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Condition: New
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Production: Made to order
A handsome way to keep a classic on your shelf for good, and a thoughtful gift for readers, students and collectors.
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Made to order: please allow approximately 15–25 business days for binding and finishing before dispatch. Ships with tracking to the US and UK.
This is a newly produced leather-bound edition, not an antique or original first edition. Because each copy is finished by hand, minor variations from the photographs are normal.
