The Courtisane In The French Theatre: From Hugo To Becque 1831-1885 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432561895)

""The Courtisane In The French Theatre: From Hugo To Becque 1831-1885"" by Sidney D. Braun is a comprehensive study of the portrayal of the courtesan in French theatre during the period from 1831 to 1885. The book examines the works of major playwrights such as Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, and Emile Zola, as well as lesser-known writers, and analyzes how they presented the courtesan character on stage.Braun explores the various roles that the courtesan played in French theatre, from the tragic heroine to the comic foil, and how these roles evolved over time. He also examines the social and cultural context in which these plays were written and performed, including the changing attitudes towards women, sexuality, and prostitution in 19th-century France.Through close analysis of specific plays and characters, Braun reveals how the courtesan became a symbol of both desire and danger in French culture, and how her portrayal on stage reflected broader societal anxieties about gender, class, and morality. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of French literature, theatre history, and gender studies, as well as anyone interested in the cultural history of 19th-century France.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.

Author: Sidney D. Braun
ISBN-10: 1432561898
ISBN-13: 9781432561895
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 156
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d