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The book explores the intersection of poetry and theatre in the nineteenth century, focusing on the influence of French lyric poets on dramatic works. It analyzes ten plays by Victor Hugo and Alfred de Musset, examining how the dialectic structure of theatre interacts with the individual expression of lyric poetry. Charles Affron seeks to determine whether theatrical form can effectively capture the unique emotional drive of lyric poets, providing insights into the evolution of French romantic theatre.
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A Stage For Poets, Charles Affron
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- A Stage For Poets
- Subtitle
- Studies in the Theatre of Hugo and Musset
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Affron
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 276
- ISBN13
- 9780691647067
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- The book explores the intersection of poetry and theatre in the nineteenth century, focusing on the influence of French lyric poets on dramatic works. It analyzes ten plays by Victor Hugo and Alfred de Musset, examining how the dialectic structure of theatre interacts with the individual expression of lyric poetry. Charles Affron seeks to determine whether theatrical form can effectively capture the unique emotional drive of lyric poets, providing insights into the evolution of French romantic theatre.