02432cam a22003133u 4500 45184 UtSlPG 20260610134034.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Williams, H. Noel (Hugh Noel), 1870-1925 Later Queens of the French Stage Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-03-21 Sophie Arnould -- Mademoiselle Guimard -- Mademoiselle Raucourt -- Madame Dugazon -- Mademoiselle Contat -- Madame Saint-Huberty. 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) "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.) Original publication data not identified Actresses -- France -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45184 86023 86023