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Eighteenth-Century French Plays
Hardcover
Literary CriticismPlay AnthologiesPlays
ISBN13: 9781025623993
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 590
Weight: 2.20
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Eighteenth-Century French Plays is a comprehensive collection that showcases the vibrant theatrical landscape of France during one of its most transformative eras. Compiled by Clarence D. Brenner, this volume brings together significant works that represent the shift from the rigid classical structures of the previous century toward the more varied and emotionally expressive styles of the Enlightenment.
The anthology includes a selection of comedies, tragedies, and dramas that capture the social, political, and philosophical tensions of the 1700s. Readers will encounter the evolution of French stagecraft, featuring the witty social critiques and poignant character studies that defined the period. This collection serves as an essential resource for students of French literature and theater history, providing a window into the cultural life of pre-revolutionary France. Through these carefully selected plays, the work highlights the ingenuity of French playwrights and the enduring influence of their dramatic contributions to world literature.
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