| Author |
Bernard, Tristan, 1866-1947 |
| LoC No. |
23017709
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| Title |
La faune des plateaux
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| Original Publication |
Paris: Flammarion, 1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"La faune des plateaux" by Tristan Bernard is a comedic fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the world of theatrical productions, featuring an array of characters from playwrights and directors to actors and technical staff. The story likely explores the behind-the-scenes antics, challenges, and dynamics of putting on a play, highlighting both the humor and complexities of theatrical life. The opening of the book introduces us to the bustling atmosphere of a theatre rehearsal, where the playwright, feeling the weight of his creative responsibilities, observes the unfolding chaos of rehearsals for his upcoming play. We meet various characters, including the director, who is authoritative and often dismissive, and the actors who each have their quirks and challenges. The playwright is characterized by his anxiety and insecurity regarding the reception of his work, as he navigates the demands and opinions of those around him. In these early pages, we see a glimpse of the friction and humor that arise in the preparation for a theatrical debut, setting up an engaging exploration of the art of play-making. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Theater
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72205 |
| Release Date |
Nov 22, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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