About “Athalie”
The text is a dramatic monologue from the character Abner in Jean Racine's play Athalie. It describes the decline of religious devotion among the people of Israel, contrasting the former grand celebration of the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai with the current state of spiritual neglect and idolatry, particularly under the rule of the character Athalie, who has suppressed true worship and replaced it with the worship of Baal.
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Athalie?
Athalie by Jean Racine has 108 pages.
