The Modern French Drama: Seven Essays

The Modern French Drama: Seven Essays is a collection of essays written by Augustin Filon, a French literary critic and historian. The book explores the development of French drama in the late 19th century and early 20th century, focusing on the works of influential playwrights such as Emile Zola, Maurice Maeterlinck, and Edmond Rostand.Filon's essays examine the themes, techniques, and styles of these playwrights, as well as their impact on the French theatrical tradition. He also discusses the broader cultural and social context in which these works were produced, including the rise of naturalism and symbolism, the influence of politics and religion, and the changing role of women in French society.Throughout the book, Filon offers insightful analysis and commentary on the works of these playwrights, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the evolution of French drama during this period. The Modern French Drama: Seven Essays is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of French literature, theater, or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.