Tiger at the Gates play by Jean Giraudoux (Farsi)

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“Tiger at the Gates” is a play by Jean Giraudoux, originally titled La guerre de Troie n’aura pas lieu (“The Trojan War Will Not Take Place”). Written in 1935, it offers a reinterpretation of the events leading to the Trojan War, focusing on diplomacy and the futility of conflict. The story centers on Prince Hector of Troy, who strives to prevent war with the Greeks through reasoned discussion. Giraudoux portrays war not as inevitable, but as a tragic choice born from human folly. The play is celebrated for its eloquent dialogue and philosophical reflections on human nature. It stands as a timeless exploration of the tension between rationality and the destructive impulses of mankind.

• Pages: 121
• Genre: Drama, Historical Drama, Classical Tragedy
• Book Cover Type: Paperback
• Language(s): Persian
• ISBN: 9786220603733
• Persian Title: کتاب ببر پشت دروازه

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