The Theatre Francaise (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162710235)

""The Theatre Francaise"" is a non-fiction book written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book is a detailed account of James' experiences and observations of the French theatre during his time in Paris. James provides an in-depth analysis of the French theatre scene, including the actors, directors, playwrights, and the audience. He examines the differences between the French and English theatre, and the impact of French culture on the theatre. James also discusses the social and political issues that were prevalent in France during the time, and how they influenced the theatre. The book is a fascinating exploration of the French theatre scene in the late 19th century, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in theatre history or French culture.Whence, it may be asked, does the society derive it's light and it's inspiration? From the past, from precedent, from tradition---from the great unwritten body of laws which no one has in his keeping, but many in their memory, and all in their respect. The principles on which the Th����������tre Fran�����ais rests are a good deal like the common law of England---a vaguely and inconveniently registered mass of regulations which time and occasion have welded together, and from which the recurring occasion can usually manage to extract the rightful precedent.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: Henry James
ISBN-10: 1162710233
ISBN-13: 9781162710235
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 22
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.13lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.05d