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Madame Melville and the General from America
Two Plays
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Madame Melville explores the poignant relationship between a fifteen-year-old American boy, Carl, and his captivating teacher, Claudie Melville, set against the backdrop of pre-revolutionary Paris in 1966. The play delves into themes of art, music, and the bittersweet realization of life's wonders. In contrast, The General from America offers a deep psychological portrait of Benedict Arnold, highlighting his emotional turmoil and the conflicts between love and loyalty, ultimately leading to a haunting sense of compromise and despair.
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Madame Melville and the General from America, Richard Nelson
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Madame Melville and the General from America
- Subtitle
- Two Plays
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Nelson
- Publisher
- Read Books
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9780802138446
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Madame Melville explores the poignant relationship between a fifteen-year-old American boy, Carl, and his captivating teacher, Claudie Melville, set against the backdrop of pre-revolutionary Paris in 1966. The play delves into themes of art, music, and the bittersweet realization of life's wonders. In contrast, The General from America offers a deep psychological portrait of Benedict Arnold, highlighting his emotional turmoil and the conflicts between love and loyalty, ultimately leading to a haunting sense of compromise and despair.