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PixerÃ(c)court and the French Romantic Drama
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025904801
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Pixere?court and the French Romantic Drama is a comprehensive scholarly analysis of the evolution of the French stage during the transition from popular melodrama to the high Romantic era. This work delves into the profound impact of René-Charles Guilbert de Pixerécourt, often hailed as the father of melodrama, on the development of French drama in the early 19th century.
The text explores how Pixerécourt's theatrical innovations-characterized by their emotional intensity, suspenseful pacing, and moral clarity-laid the essential groundwork for the later masterpieces of the Romantic movement. Alexander Lacey meticulously traces the influence of these popular theatrical techniques on legendary figures such as Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas, illustrating the vital bridge between commercial stagecraft and literary art.
Focusing on the stylistic and structural elements that defined the period, Pixere?court and the French Romantic Drama offers an in-depth look at the shifting aesthetics of the French theater. This study serves as an invaluable resource for students of literary history and drama, providing a detailed understanding of how one of history's most popular playwrights helped shape the course of modern theatrical tradition and the Romantic sensibility.
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