
à Louis GANDERAX.
L’Essayeuse
SCÈNE PREMIÈRE
SCÈNE II
SCÈNE III
SCÈNE IV
SCÈNE V
SCÈNE VI
SCÈNE VII
SCÈNE VIII
In a sun‑lit country salon the drama unfolds with a light, witty touch. The modest setting—a veranda opening onto a park, a piano, comfortable chairs—creates an intimate stage where everyday concerns become the source of humor. The dialogue sparkles, capturing the rhythm of a married couple’s banter as they navigate love, jealousy, and the quirks of domestic life.
René, a dapper gentleman preoccupied with his newspaper and his coiffure, finds himself continually tested by his spirited wife Lise. She teases him about his obsession with his hair, questions his past, and playfully probes the strength of his vows. Their exchange is a blend of affection and provocation, revealing a relationship that is both tender and teasing. Listeners will be drawn into their repartee, feeling the gentle pulse of a Parisian‑style comedy that celebrates the ordinary moments that make love both fragile and resilient.
Language
fr
Duration
~46 minutes (45K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Paris: Georges Ondet, 1922.
Credits
Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2024-03-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1869–1942
A lively figure in French comic theater, this prolific playwright and storyteller helped shape boulevard comedy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work mixed farce, wit, and light social satire, and many of his plays were written in collaboration with other dramatists.
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