French Theatre in the Neo-classical Era, 1550}}}1789 [Hardcover]

This 1997 work covers the period which saw the establishment in France of the Com?die-Fran?aise, an Italian theatre and a state opera.Fifth in the series Theatre in Europe: a Documentary History, this volume covers the period which saw the establishment in France of a centralised official theatre SH not only the Comédie-Française, but an Italian theatre and a state Opera; the often subversive independent theatres are also discussed. Nearly 1000 documents are, for the most part, newly translated and many are published for the first time. Over 120 pictorial documents provide a visual dimension where relevant. A copious bibliography helps to make this an important reference work and a valuable research tool.Fifth in the series Theatre in Europe: a Documentary History, this volume covers the period which saw the establishment in France of a centralised official theatre SH not only the Comédie-Française, but an Italian theatre and a state Opera; the often subversive independent theatres are also discussed. Nearly 1000 documents are, for the most part, newly translated and many are published for the first time. Over 120 pictorial documents provide a visual dimension where relevant. A copious bibliography helps to make this an important reference work and a valuable research tool.This volume covers the period that saw the establishment in France of a centralized official theater--not only the Comédie-Française, but an Italian theater and a state Opera; the often subversive independent theaters are also discussed. Nearly 1000 documents are, for the most part, newly translated and many are published for the first time. Over 120 pictorial documents provide a visual dimension where relevant. A copious bibliography helps to make this an important reference work and a valuable research tool.List of documents; General editors' preface; Editor's preface; Historical references and glossary; Abbreviations; Introduction; Part Il“'