A History of French Dramatic Literature in the Seventeenth Century: Part III: The Period of Moliere 1652-1672: Volumes I & II
by Lancaster, Henry Carrington
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Baltimore, Maryland: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1936. Scholarly two-volume complete text presents a detailed study of French plays that were written between 1652-1672, the period in which Moliere wrote his plays may be considered the most important in the history of French drama. Text contains discussions of 301 of the plays written during the period of 1652-1672, including coverage of the social and political background; history of troupes and of actors; satirical works in dramatic form; tragi-comedies; amateur religious plays; pastorals; etc. Includes a list of extant plays (1652- February 1653). 896 pgs. collectively. Gilt spine. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on front endpaper; blank pocket labels on rear endpaper; small black label to lower spine; small stamp to front and rear endpapers. Volume I has a small rubbed mark on the front cover. Minimal rubbing to corners and edges.. . First Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Professional Library.
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- GlobalAcademics
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- DT-14
- Title
- A History of French Dramatic Literature in the Seventeenth Century: Part III: The Period of Moliere 1652-1672: Volumes I & II
- Author
- Lancaster, Henry Carrington
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Place of Publication
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Date Published
- 1936
- Keywords
- Drama, Theatre, Acting, Dramatists, Literature, Scripts, Medieval, France, Racine, Montfleury, Poisson, Chevalier, Pastorals, Quinault, Tristan, Moliere, Religion, Corneille, Scenery, Comedies, Genre, Sociology, Culture, Philosophy, Politics, History
- Bookseller catalogs
- Drama/Theater;
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