A tragedy need not have blood and death; it's enough that it all be filled with that majestic sadness that is the pleasure of tragedy. (Jean Racine)

A tragedy need not have blood and death; it's enough that it all be filled with that majestic sadness that is the pleasure of tragedy.

Jean Racine

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