
BATAILLE DE DAMES - PAR SCRIBE ET LEGOUVÉ
WITH INTRODUCTION, NOTES, AND VOCABULARY - BY BENJ. W. WELLS, PH.D. (HARV.) FORMERLY PROFESSOR OF MODERN LANGUAGES, UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH.
INTRODUCTION
BATAILLE DE DAMES - UN DUEL EN AMOUR. - COMÉDIE EN TROIS ACTES - PAR - SCRIBE ET LEGOUVÉ.
PERSONNAGES.
BATAILLE DE DAMES.
ACTE PREMIER
ACTE DEUXIÈME
ACTE TROISIÈME
NOTES
Step into a sparkling French comedy of the early nineteenth century, where clever intrigue and rapid‑fire dialogue keep the stage humming. Created by two of the era’s most prolific dramatists, the piece showcases the masterful plotting of a renowned playwright alongside the subtle finesse of his collaborator. Set against a backdrop of bustling Parisian society, the work captures the lighthearted yet pointed humor that delighted audiences from the vaudeville houses to the grand Théâtre Français. Its brisk pace and witty misunderstandings make it an enduring example of the comédie‑vaudeville tradition.
Listeners will hear the signature sparkle of a playwright who turned every modest sketch into a box‑office success, paired with the nuanced touches only a true partnership can provide. The characters maneuver through romantic entanglements and social pretensions, offering a playful critique of the bourgeois world of the time. With its lively exchanges and elegant turn of phrase, the drama invites both newcomers and seasoned fans to enjoy a moment of classic theatrical charm.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (209K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Wilelmina Mallière and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Release date
2004-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1791–1861
A master craftsman of 19th-century French theater, this wildly prolific playwright helped shape the "well-made play" and wrote librettos for some of the era’s most successful operas. His work dominated the Paris stage for decades and left a lasting mark on drama and music alike.
View all books
1807–1903
A major figure in 19th-century French letters, he built a long career as a playwright, poet, novelist, lecturer, and essayist. His work moved between the stage and public debate, especially on education and the lives of women.
View all books
by Eugène Scribe, Ernest Legouvé

by Eugène Scribe

by Eugène Scribe

by Eugène Scribe, Gustave Lemoine

by Eugène Scribe

by Philippe Aubert de Gaspé

by Royall Tyler

by Dion Boucicault