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Mademoiselle De La Seiglière: ComÃ(c)die En Quatre Actes
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025527208
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 212
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Mademoiselle De La Seiglière is a compelling four-act comedy by Jules Sandeau that masterfully depicts the shifting social landscape of 19th-century France. The narrative follows the return of the Marquis de La Seiglière to his ancestral home, only to find it entangled in a legal and moral battle with the family of his former farmer. This setup provides a rich backdrop for a witty exploration of the friction between the old-world aristocracy and the emerging middle class.
At the center of the conflict is the Marquis's daughter, Hélène, whose interactions with the ambitious lawyer Destournelles and the young Bernard Stamly highlight themes of honor, gratitude, and social mobility. Sandeau's work is noted for its sharp characterizations and elegant prose, offering a satirical yet poignant look at the values of the era. Mademoiselle De La Seiglière stands as a classic of the comedy of manners genre, providing a historical lens into the post-revolutionary struggles for identity and property in France.
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