How Long to Read French Comic Drama from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century

How Long Does it Take to Read French Comic Drama from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 30 minutes to read French Comic Drama from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century by Geoffrey Brereton

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In tracing the course of French comedy from the Renaissance, through the age of Louis XIV and the eighteenth century, to the eve of the Revolution, originally published in 1977, Geoffrey Brereton shows how it evolved from the crude farces and experimental plays of the sixteenth century to become a rich and highly sophisticated dramatic genre. The main emphasis is on the work of the principal dramatists, notably Molière (whose plays and career are given a detailed and enlightening treatment), Corneille, Scarron, Marivaux and Beaumarchais, with some space devoted to the more neglected writers, such as the ‘cynical generation’ of Dancourt, Regnard, Lesage and others; and all the plays are seen in the context of the theatrical conventions that helped to shape them. Different types of comedy are analysed, including comedy of character and of manners, as well as the romantic, burlesque and bourgeois forms and the development of the opéra-comique. At the same time Dr Brereton examines the influences on French comedy – influences as varied as those of the farce, the Italian commedia dell’arte, the Spanish comedia and the eighteenth century drame – and the way in which these were absorbed and exploited by French comic dramatists. Since comedy, more than any other kind of drama, reflects the contemporary social scene, attention is drawn to social conditions and attitudes, and some of the more striking parallels with modern social preoccupations are pointed out. Written in a very lively and readable style, and containing much stimulating and original comment, as well as providing the basic facts, it gives a considerable insight into the nature of French comedy during its most formative and fruitful period. A substantial bibliography and other reference material increase the usefulness of this book to the student of French drama.

How long is French Comic Drama from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century?

French Comic Drama from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century by Geoffrey Brereton is 270 pages long, and a total of 67,500 words.

This makes it 91% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read French Comic Drama from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 8 minutes to read French Comic Drama from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century aloud.

What Reading Level is French Comic Drama from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century?

French Comic Drama from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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