Regolstein: A Comedy (1878)

By Ludovic Halévy, John S. Hittell, Henri Meilhac

Book Overview

Regolstein: A Comedy is a play written by French playwright Henri Meilhac and first published in 1878. The play is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the romanticism and melodrama of the popular theatre of the time. The story revolves around the character of Regolstein, a wealthy and eccentric nobleman who is obsessed with the idea of being a tragic hero. He hires actors to perform a play about his life, but their performances are so bad that they end up turning the whole thing into a farce. The play is filled with witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and hilarious moments that keep the audience laughing from start to finish. Meilhac's writing is sharp and insightful, and he uses the play to comment on the absurdity of the theatrical conventions of his time. Regolstein: A Comedy is a classic of French theatre, and it remains a popular choice for productions to this day.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: 1165648105
• ISBN13: 9781165648108
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"