Until recently; French women playwrights had received almost no critical attention and their works were for the most part completely unknown; but this volume is evidence of the important contribution they have made to world literature. It presents an extensive list of the dramatic works of more than 400 French women playwrights from the 16th through 19th centuries and includes brief biographical information; as well as publication; performance; and availability information for nearly 3;000 plays.The volume includes authors who are relatively unknown; as well as more canonical names such as Marguerite de Navarre and George Sand. The book is divided into four chapters; each devoted to a particular century with authors listed alphabetically. Each entry includes basic biographical information about the author; such as pseudonyms; place and date of birth and death; professions or activities for which the author is known; and other genres in which the author wrote. Plays are listed chronologically under the authors name.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Superlative reprintBy David ArbogastThis is one of a very long list of reprints of historic architectural treatises by Dover. With excellent line quality; the drawings are very clear and crisp. For those who are unfamiliar with James Gibbs; he was one of the better-known eighteenth century architects in England who followed in the train of Christopher Wren. This book presents his drawings of his notable works as well as alternative designs which were not constructed for various reasons. For example; his famous church of St. Martin in the Fields in London is shown with two alternate designs of round churches.I recommend this book for architectural historians and conservators; especially those interested and/or engaged with eighteenth-century architecture both in England and in colonial America.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Danny Derrickgreat book.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The GeorgiansBy helen pooleVery helpful in making a study of Georgian architecture; as part of a general look at the georgians. fascinating architectural drawings.