Pamela Giraud: A Play in Five Acts by Honoré de Balzac

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Author Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Title Pamela Giraud: A Play in Five Acts
Credits Produced by John Bickers, David Widger and Dagny
Summary "Pamela Giraud: A Play in Five Acts" by Honoré de Balzac is a dramatic work written during the early 19th century. The play unfolds within the backdrop of Paris during the Napoleonic plots under Louis XVIII and focuses on the titular character, Pamela Giraud, as she navigates issues of love, honor, and societal expectations amid various political intrigues. The opening of the play introduces us to Pamela working at her craft as an artificial flower-maker, revealing her inner thoughts about love and societal pressures. She interacts with Joseph Binet, a friend and suitor, who expresses his feelings for her, but she clearly does not reciprocate. Things take a turn when Jules Rousseau, a wealthy young man, comes into the scene, seeking refuge in Pamela's room, suggesting a love entanglement fraught with danger. The initial act sets up the ensuing dramatic tension as Pamela grapples with her feelings for Jules, the implications of hiding a man in her home, and the pressures from her family, all while the specter of social judgment looms ominously over her choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French drama -- 19th century -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 8079
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Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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