According to Wikipedia: "Jean Racine (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ ʁaˈsin]) (December 22, 1639 – April 21, 1699) was a French dramatist, one of the "big three" of 17th century France (along with Molière and Corneille), and one of the most important literary figures in the Western tradition. Racine was primarily a tragedian, though he did write one comedy."
