| Author |
Sardou, Victorien, 1831-1908 |
| Title |
Les diables noirs: drame en quatre actes
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net).
|
| Summary |
"Les diables noirs: drame en quatre actes" by Victorien Sardou is a theatrical play written in the mid-19th century. The work likely explores themes of social dynamics, family tensions, and romantic entanglements, set against the backdrop of contemporary French societal norms. The play introduces a cast of characters, including a returning noblewoman named Jeanne, her relatives, and potential suitors, hinting at interpersonal conflicts and humorous situations. The opening of "Les diables noirs" sets the stage in a weathered chateau near Dieppe, where various characters—including Honoré, Sylvie, and Jeanne—interact in a lively and somewhat comedic manner. The dialogue reveals that Jeanne is returning to the chateau after her husband's death, and her arrival stirs curiosity and a hint of confusion among the characters, particularly concerning family relationships and past acquaintances. We learn of a recent perilous adventure involving Jeanne and her companion, Sarah, which introduces a dramatic tension while also establishing the play's humorous tone. The scene concludes with hints of romantic interests and foreboding supernatural elements, creating an intriguing setup for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
|
| Subject |
French drama -- 19th century
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33422 |
| Release Date |
Aug 13, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
64 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
