Adrienne Lecouvreur by Eugène Scribe and Ernest Legouvé
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"Adrienne Lecouvreur" by Eugène Scribe and Ernest Legouvé is a drama written in the mid-19th century. The play blends elements of comedy and tragedy, focusing on the life of the titular character, Adrienne Lecouvreur, a celebrated actress of the French stage during the early 18th century. Through this narrative, the story delves into her passionate and tumultuous love affair with Maurice de Saxe and the rivalries she faces, particularly with the jealous
Duchesse de Bouillon. The opening of "Adrienne Lecouvreur" establishes the setting of an elegant boudoir in the home of the Princesse de Bouillon, hinting at the social complexity of the characters involved. The dialogue introduces key figures such as the Abbé, the princess herself, and hints at the intense rivalry between the actress Adrienne Lecouvreur and her competitor, Mlle. Duclos. A sense of intrigue builds around the relationships and tensions, particularly as characters discuss the anticipated performance where Adrienne and Duclos will perform together, setting the stage for themes of jealousy, ambition, and the quest for recognition in the world of theater. This rich backdrop promises a compelling exploration of the personal and professional struggles faced by its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Scribe, Eugène, 1791-1861 |
|---|---|
| Author | Legouvé, Ernest, 1807-1903 |
| Editor | Hamilton, Theodore Ely, 1869- |
| LoC No. | 17003455 |
| Title | Adrienne Lecouvreur |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrienne_Lecouvreur_(play) |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Lecouvreur, Adrienne, 1692-1730 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59886 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59886-4 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 231 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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