Deburau: A Comedy (1921)

Deburau: A Comedy is a play written by Sacha Guitry and first published in 1921. The play is set in Paris in the 1830s and tells the story of Jean-Gaspard Deburau, a famous mime artist who becomes embroiled in a love triangle with a married woman and her jealous husband. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, and the power of performance, as well as issues of class and social status in 19th century France. The play is known for its witty dialogue and clever use of stagecraft, including the incorporation of mime into the performance. Deburau: A Comedy is considered one of Guitry's most successful plays and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.