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Title: Later Queens of the French Stage
Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Sophie Arnould -- Mademoiselle Guimard -- Mademoiselle Raucourt -- Madame Dugazon -- Mademoiselle Contat -- Madame Saint-Huberty.
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Summary: "Later Queens of the French Stage" by H. Noel Williams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of notable female figures in the French theatrical scene, focusing on their lives, careers, and societal impacts. In the opening portion, the biography centers around Sophie Arnould, a talented singer and actress, examining her journey from a precocious child prodigy to a prominent performer in the opera. At the start of the work, the author introduces Sophie Arnould's early life, detailing her wealthy bourgeois background and early education under the influence of notable literary figures. The narrative captures her development into a celebrated singer, beginning with her performances in convent choirs and success at the court. It highlights the struggles and conflicts she faces, especially concerning societal expectations of women in the arts, along with glimpses into her relationships, including a tumultuous liaison with Comte de Lauraguais. Overall, the opening sets a richly detailed stage for exploring the challenges and triumphs of Arnould’s illustrious, yet turbulent career in the world of French opera and drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Williams, H. Noel (Hugh Noel), 1870-1925
EBook No.: 45184
Published: Mar 21, 2014
Downloads: 59
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: Later Queens of the French Stage
Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Sophie Arnould -- Mademoiselle Guimard -- Mademoiselle Raucourt -- Madame Dugazon -- Mademoiselle Contat -- Madame Saint-Huberty.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Later Queens of the French Stage" by H. Noel Williams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of notable female figures in the French theatrical scene, focusing on their lives, careers, and societal impacts. In the opening portion, the biography centers around Sophie Arnould, a talented singer and actress, examining her journey from a precocious child prodigy to a prominent performer in the opera. At the start of the work, the author introduces Sophie Arnould's early life, detailing her wealthy bourgeois background and early education under the influence of notable literary figures. The narrative captures her development into a celebrated singer, beginning with her performances in convent choirs and success at the court. It highlights the struggles and conflicts she faces, especially concerning societal expectations of women in the arts, along with glimpses into her relationships, including a tumultuous liaison with Comte de Lauraguais. Overall, the opening sets a richly detailed stage for exploring the challenges and triumphs of Arnould’s illustrious, yet turbulent career in the world of French opera and drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Williams, H. Noel (Hugh Noel), 1870-1925
EBook No.: 45184
Published: Mar 21, 2014
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: Actresses -- France -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.