Britannicus, Paperback Book, By: Jean Racine

I have only one son. O Heaven, who hears me [today, have I made you some wishes that were not for him? Remorse, fear, perils, nothing has held me back; J I conquered his contempt; I turned my sight From the misfortunes which were announced to me from then on I did what I could: you reign, that's enough. "Agrippina did everything to give the throne to Nero, his son. She favored him to the detriment of the legitimate heir, Britannicus, thus hoping to reign in the shadows. But, more than the title, it is the power that young Nero wants. Impetuous and manipulative, he begins to reveal his monstrous character. Wanting to emancipate himself from Agrippina's authority, he kidnaps Junie, Britannicus' fiancée, and stirs up dark designs.