A Night Off Or, A Page From Balzac: A Comedy In Four Acts

By Augustin Daly

Book Overview

""A Night Off Or, A Page From Balzac"" is a comedic play written by the Schonthan Brothers. The play is divided into four acts and is set in Paris during the 19th century. The story revolves around a group of characters who are all looking for a night of entertainment and adventure.The main character is a young man named Armand, who is bored with his life and wants to experience something new. He convinces his friend, Gaston, to join him in a night of revelry, and they set out to explore the city.Along the way, they meet a variety of characters, including a wealthy businessman, a struggling artist, and a beautiful courtesan. Each character has their own motivations and desires, and their interactions create a series of comedic situations.As the night progresses, Armand and Gaston's adventures become increasingly wild and unpredictable. They find themselves caught up in a series of misadventures, including mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and unexpected encounters.Despite the chaos, the play ultimately delivers a message about the importance of seizing the moment and living life to the fullest. With its lively characters and witty dialogue, ""A Night Off Or, A Page From Balzac"" is a delightful comedy that captures the spirit of Parisian nightlife in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163079413
• ISBN13: 9781163079416
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"