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Set against the backdrop of class prejudice, the story follows Nanine, a clever and educated servant who falls in love with the noble Valcour. Their romance faces challenges from societal norms and family intrigues, highlighting themes of love, social class, justice, and freedom. Written in ten-syllable verses, this play showcases Voltaire's poetic style and remains a significant work in the comedic genre, still performed today. The book is a facsimile reprint, preserving its cultural importance for modern readers.
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Nanine, Voltaire
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Nanine
- Subtitle
- Comedie En Trois Actes, En Vers De Dix Syllabes (1774)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Voltaire
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 56
- ISBN13
- 9781104147297
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of class prejudice, the story follows Nanine, a clever and educated servant who falls in love with the noble Valcour. Their romance faces challenges from societal norms and family intrigues, highlighting themes of love, social class, justice, and freedom. Written in ten-syllable verses, this play showcases Voltaire's poetic style and remains a significant work in the comedic genre, still performed today. The book is a facsimile reprint, preserving its cultural importance for modern readers.