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100 1 _aDu Casse, Albert,
_d1813-1893
245 1 0 _aHistoire Anecdotique de l'Ancien Théâtre en France, Tome Second :
_bThéâtre-Français, Opéra, Opéra-Comique, Théâtre-Italien, Vaudeville, Théâtres forains, etc...
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-06-20
508 _aProduced by Mireille Harmelin, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"Histoire Anecdotique de l'Ancien Théâtre en France, Tome Second" by Albert Du Casse is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work primarily discusses the evolution of French theater, particularly focusing on the dramatic arts from ancient times to the pre-Molière period. It examines various playwrights, genres, and the cultural context surrounding early French comedy and tragedy, providing a comprehensive look at the theatrical landscape of the time. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of comedic traditions in France before the arrival of Molière, emphasizing the importance of comedy as a means of moral critique through humor and ridicule. The text reflects on the gradual development of comedic forms, showcasing prominent early playwrights and their works, while also highlighting the societal norms that influenced their creation. The narrative discusses comedic characteristics, such as the "comédie de caractère" and "comédie d'intrigue," intertwined with anecdotes about the authors and their contributions, setting a detailed historical context for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTheater -- France -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40049
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