A Scrap of Paper: A Comedy in Three Acts - Couverture souple

Sardou, Victorien

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 143746548X ISBN 13 : 9781437465488

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

""A Scrap of Paper"" is a comedic play in three acts written by French playwright Victorien Sardou and originally published in 1911. The plot revolves around a young man named Baron de La Glaci�����re, who is engaged to a wealthy heiress named Suzanne de Villiers. However, their marriage plans are jeopardized when a letter from the baron's past lover, a dancer named Ir�����ne de Chateauneuf, resurfaces. The letter, which is just a scrap of paper, threatens to ruin the baron's reputation and his chances of marrying Suzanne. The play is set in Paris during the late 19th century and features a cast of colorful characters, including the baron's scheming friend, a flirtatious countess, and a bumbling police officer. As the story unfolds, the characters engage in a series of misunderstandings, deceptions, and comedic mishaps, all leading up to a climactic finale in which the truth is finally revealed.""A Scrap of Paper"" is known for its witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and lighthearted tone. It was a popular play in its time and has since been adapted into various film and stage productions. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of past actions, while also providing plenty of laughs along the way.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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Victorien Sardou (1831–1908) was a French dramatist who dominated the French stage in the late 19th century. He is best remembered today for his development, along with Eugene Scribe, of the well-made play. The form has a strong Neoclassical flavor, involving a tight plot and a climax that takes place close to the end of the play. His work A Scrap of Paper (Les Pattes de mouche; 1860) is a model of the well-made play. A foolish letter, written by a young girl, Louise, to her young lover, Prosper, lies hidden in their post-office, a statue. Three years later the girl returns as a Baron's wife. The lover also returns, and both try to get possession of the letter in the statue, their efforts producing many comedy situations.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 143746548X
• ISBN 13: 9781437465488
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 80
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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