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The Strolling Players

The Strolling Players

Scarron, Paul

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ISBN10: 116290772X
ISBN13: 9781162907727
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Strolling Players is a novel written by Paul Scarron, a French author, and playwright. The book is set in 17th century France and revolves around the lives of a group of traveling actors, known as the strolling players. The story follows the trials and tribulations of the actors as they travel from town to town, performing plays and trying to make a living. The main character of the novel is a young man named La Rancune, who joins the strolling players in the hopes of escaping his troubled past. Along the way, he falls in love with a fellow actor named Isabelle, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is already engaged to another man. As the strolling players continue their journey, they encounter a variety of challenges, including hostile audiences, financial difficulties, and personal conflicts. Despite these obstacles, they remain committed to their art and to each other, forging a tight-knit community that supports and sustains them through difficult times. The Strolling Players is a richly detailed and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 17th century theater. Scarron's vivid descriptions of the actors, their performances, and the towns they visit bring the story to life, while his exploration of themes such as love, loyalty, and the power of art make the novel a timeless classic.THIS 94 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: French Belles Lettres From 1640 to 1870, by Paul Scarron. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417931965.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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