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Historical Dramas of Alfred de Musset  
Author: Alfred de Musset
ISBN: 0820431435
Format: Handover
Publish Date: June, 2005
 
     
     
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The publisher, Peter Lang Publishing
Andrea del Sarto and Lorenzaccio, Alfred de Musset's completed Renaissance historical tragedies, are two of the most remarkable representatives of their dramatic genre and period. Lorenzaccio, in particular, has had a powerful influence on twentieth-century French and European drama. These striking new translations by Musset scholar David Sices make them accessible to contemporary English readers and lovers of theater, as well as directors looking for effective dramatic texts to stage.

Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French




Historical Dramas of Alfred de Musset

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Andrea del Sarto and Lorenzaccio, Alfred de Musset's completed Renaissance historical tragedies, are two of the most remarkable representatives of their dramatic genre and period. Lorenzaccio, in particular, has had a powerful influence on twentieth-century French and European drama. These striking new translations by Musset scholar David Sices make them accessible to contemporary English readers and lovers of theater, as well as directors looking for effective dramatic texts to stage.

FROM THE CRITICS

Booknews

Comprises a translation by Musset scholar David Sices of Andrea del Sarto (1832) and Lorenzaccio (1833), Musset's only two completed historical tragedies. Includes a short introduction, good notes, and a selected bibliography. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

     



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