French Drama of the Revolutionary Years

French Drama of the Revolutionary Years (1990) examines this period of theatre history, within the context of French social and political life, with examinations of contemporary texts. It focuses on the political and philosophical themes of the plays, and the light they throw on events of the time.

List of contents

Part 1. The Paris Theatres in the Revolutionary Years 1. After Figaro: the Last Years of the Monarchy 2. From the Declaration of the Republic Part 2. Seven Plays 3. A School for Kings (M.-J. Chénier's Charles IX ou la Saint-Barthélemy) 4. The Dangers of Libertinage (Sade's Oxtiern, ou les malheurs du libertinage) 5. A Bachelor's Life (Collin d'Harleville's Le Vieux Célibataire) 6. Liberty and Licence (Laya's L'Ami des lois) 7. A Sans-Culotte Verdict on Monarchy (Maréchal's Le Jugement dernier des rois) 8. Towards a New Lightheartedness (Ducancel's L'Intérieur des comités révolutionnaires and Pigault-Lebrun's Les Rivaux d'eux-mêmes)

Summary

French Drama of the Revolutionary Years (1990) examines this period of theatre history, within the context of French social and political life, with examinations of contemporary texts. It focuses on the political and philosophical themes of the plays, and the light they throw on events of the time.

Product details

• Authors: Graham E. Rodmell, Rodmell Graham E.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032535753
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3253575-3
• No. of pages: 240
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; France, European History, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, Theatre Studies, Revolutionary groups & movements, Literary studies: general, Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards, Revolutionary groups and movements, Literary studies: plays and playwrights