A Scrap of Paper: A Comedy in Three Acts

by Victorien Sardou and John Palgrave Simpson

Book Overview

Victorien Sardou (1831-1908) was a French dramatist who dominated the French stage in the late 19th century. He is best remembered today for his development, along with Eugene Scribe, of the well-made play. The form has a strong Neoclassical flavor, involving a tight plot and a climax that takes place close to the end of the play. His work A Scrap of Paper (Les Pattes de mouche; 1860) is a model of the well-made play. A foolish letter, written by...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1518761143
• ISBN13: 9781518761140
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"