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Le Théâtre François
''Le Théâtre François'' is a book in three volumes by Samuel Chappuzeau which is the main source of information on French theatre in the 17th century. Its full title is ''Le Théâtre françois divisé en trois Livres, où il est traité I. De L’Usage de la Comédie. II. Des Auteurs qui soutiennent le Theatre. III. De la Conduite des Comédiens'', Lyon, Michel Mayer, 1674 Contents The book contains descriptions of many aspects of the theatre, down even to trivial facts such as the serving of Spanish wine. Editions New editions were printed in Brussels in 1867, and by Georges Monval in Paris in 1875. A critical edition by Christopher Gossip was published in April 2009 (Gunter Narr Verlag, Tübingen). This is taken from a manuscript copy of 1673 which was apparently dedicated and given by Samuel to "La troupe du Roy", Molière's troupe. External linksA full scan of the original edition is available at Gallica*Monval edition of 1875. Copie1 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1674 Non-fiction Books
Events January–March * January 2 – The French West India Company is dissolved after less than 10 years. * January 7 – In the Chinese Empire, General Wu Sangui leads troops into the Giuzhou province, and soon takes control of the entire territory without a loss. * January 15 – The Earl of Arlington, a member of the English House of Commons, is impeached on charges of popery, but the Commons rejects the motion to remove him from office, 127 votes for and 166 against. * January 19 – The tragic opera '' Alceste'', by Jean-Baptiste Lully, is performed for the first time, presented by the Paris Opera company at the Theatre du Palais-Royal in Paris. * February 19 – England and the Netherlands sign the Treaty of Westminster, ending the Third Anglo-Dutch War. Its provisions come into effect gradually (''see'' November 10). * March 14 – Third Anglo-Dutch War: Battle of Ronas Voe – The English Royal Navy captures the Dutch East Indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
