Alfred de Musset Books

A collection of this major 19th century French playwrightThe Moods of Marianne dramatises Coelio's courtship of Marianne through his go-between friend Octave; Fantasio is set in a fictional Munich and concerns the marriage of a young princess to Leopold of Belgium as a sacrifice for international peace following the Napoleonic Wars; Lorenzaccio is a vast fresco of fifteenth-century Florence, mixing freely a depiction of public life, court intrigue, intimate scenes and moments of deep personal introspection; Don't Play with Love concerns an arranged marriage gone awry; and Caprice is about the marriage of Mathilde to Monsieur du Chavigny and is already about to cheat on her.

A classic French play that explores the themes of love, betrayal, and social convention. Set in rural France in the 19th century, it centers around the tumultuous romance between a young aristocrat and a convent-educated woman.

This collection of plays and short stories provides a peek into the world of the French Romantics. With its lyrical prose and complex characters, "A Caprice" is sure to captivate readers.

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A collection of the works of the celebrated French poet and playwright Alfred de Musset, including a biography by his brother Paul and several previously unpublished pieces. Offers a rare glimpse into the life and art of one of France's most beloved literary figures. A must-read for fans of French literature and culture.