Word: deburau
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Dates: during 1922-1922
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...Beranger" of Sacha Guitry was given in Paris for the first time in January, 1920. This play is the third of the same type by this author; already in "Deburau" and in "Pasteur" he has drawn a picture of the times grouped round the principal character. In his last play, the drama unfolds in four acts and three great scenes. Beranger in his cradle (this was omitted in Mr. Phillips's translation); Beranger as his glory is dawning: a great scene with Talleyrand, who begs the composer vainly to write a song in favor of Louis XVIII. Beranger in full...
...admit that in spite of the delightful scenes and the perfection of the dialogue, I like "Beranger" less than "Deburau" or "Pasteur". No matter how cleverly handled, the scenes between Talleyrand and Beranger are not very probable. Beranger's optimism and finally his depression are also open to objections: I recall a page of "Choses Vues" by Victor Hugo, in which Beranger, robels against a popularity that "crushes him with its weight", comparing it to Hugo's own, which he is able to dominate. Finally, the character is certainly much idealized: Beranger had sides that were, perhaps not exactly ugly...
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