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Title: Queens of the French Stage
Note: Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: The wife of Molière -- Marie de Champmeslé -- Adrienne Lecouvreur -- Mademoiselle de Camargo -- Justine Favart -- Mademoiselle Clairon.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Library, the
Internet Archive and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Queens of the French Stage" by H. Noel Williams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the lives of prominent women in French theatre, highlighting their contributions to the art form, their personal stories, and their relationships with notable figures such as playwright Molière. The book sets out to provide readers with an understanding of the theatrical landscape of France through the lens of its female stars, such as Armande Béjart, who was both an actress and Molière's wife. At the start of the book, the author introduces Armande Grésinde Claire Elisabeth Béjart, shedding light on her humble beginnings and her family's close ties to the theatrical world. Williams describes the Béjart family’s struggles with poverty and ambitions to enter the theatrical profession, leading to Armande's eventual marriage to Molière. The opening explores various rumors and controversies surrounding her lineage, her relationship with Molière, and the challenges they faced amidst public scrutiny and scandal. Williams sets the stage for an insightful examination of how these personal dramas intertwine with the professional realm of theatre in 17th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Williams, H. Noel (Hugh Noel), 1870-1925
EBook No.: 37618
Published: Oct 4, 2011
Downloads: 176
Language: English
Subject: Actresses -- France -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Queens of the French Stage
Note: Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: The wife of Molière -- Marie de Champmeslé -- Adrienne Lecouvreur -- Mademoiselle de Camargo -- Justine Favart -- Mademoiselle Clairon.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Library, the
Internet Archive and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Queens of the French Stage" by H. Noel Williams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the lives of prominent women in French theatre, highlighting their contributions to the art form, their personal stories, and their relationships with notable figures such as playwright Molière. The book sets out to provide readers with an understanding of the theatrical landscape of France through the lens of its female stars, such as Armande Béjart, who was both an actress and Molière's wife. At the start of the book, the author introduces Armande Grésinde Claire Elisabeth Béjart, shedding light on her humble beginnings and her family's close ties to the theatrical world. Williams describes the Béjart family’s struggles with poverty and ambitions to enter the theatrical profession, leading to Armande's eventual marriage to Molière. The opening explores various rumors and controversies surrounding her lineage, her relationship with Molière, and the challenges they faced amidst public scrutiny and scandal. Williams sets the stage for an insightful examination of how these personal dramas intertwine with the professional realm of theatre in 17th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Williams, H. Noel (Hugh Noel), 1870-1925
EBook No.: 37618
Published: Oct 4, 2011
Downloads: 176
Language: English
Subject: Actresses -- France -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.