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100 1 _aWilliams, H. Noel
_q(Hugh Noel),
_d1870-1925
245 1 0 _aQueens of the French Stage
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-10-04
505 0 _aThe wife of Molière -- Marie de Champmeslé -- Adrienne Lecouvreur -- Mademoiselle de Camargo -- Justine Favart -- Mademoiselle Clairon.
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Library, the Internet Archive and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aActresses -- France -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37618
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