02286cam a22003013u 4500 64067 UtSlPG 20260610134456.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Véron, Pierre, 1833-1900 Les gens de théâtre Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-12-18 Produced by Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Les gens de théâtre" by Pierre Véron is a narrative exploration of theatrical life written in the mid-19th century. The book presents a satirical look at the intricacies, follies, and struggles of those involved in the theater world, particularly focusing on the lives of various characters connected to a small provincial theater. The opening chapters introduce the Balandreau couple, the concierges of the theater, and a young protagonist named Athanase Briquet, who becomes enamored with an actress and seeks his place in the dramatic arts. At the start of the book, Verón sets the stage in the realm of the theater, beginning with the bustling scene in the concierges’ lodge at the "Divertissements-Plastiques" theater. The narrative humorously contrasts the chaos of theater life with commentary on society’s perceptions of art and artists. It introduces Athanase Briquet, whose motivation to write and perform for the stage comes from his infatuation with an actress named Eulalie. As he embarks on his journey, the complexities of ambition and love in the theater emerge, intertwined with lively dialogues and the engaging dynamics among the characters that populate this colorful theatrical world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Theater -- Anecdotes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64067 104891 104891