| Author |
Fusil, Louise, 1774-1848 |
| Title |
Souvenirs d'une actrice (1/3)
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| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
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| Summary |
"Souvenirs d'une actrice" by Louise Fusil is a memoir written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the author's life as an actress and her experiences during significant historical events, specifically the French Revolution. Fusil reflects on her relationships with notable figures in the French theatre and society, recounting anecdotes that highlight the turbulent times she lived through and her journey in the performing arts. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Louise Fusil’s family background and her connection to the theatre, specifically mentioning her grandfather, Liard Fleury, a notable actor at the Comédie-Française. She shares her early experiences and challenges, including her eventual departure from acting to focus on singing, and her observations of the cultural scene during her youth amidst the onset of the Revolution. The introduction sets the stage for a collection of vivid recollections that promise insights into the lives of artists during a period of great upheaval and transformation, blending personal history with critical events of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Personal narratives
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| Subject |
Fusil, Louise, 1774-1848 -- Correspondence
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| Subject |
Actresses -- France -- Correspondence
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26634 |
| Release Date |
Sep 16, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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