In this new book, the first of its kind in English, Simon Trowbridge traces the rich and sometimes turbulent history of France's national theatre company, the Com die-Fran aise, from its foundation in 1680 to the present day.
The Com die-Fran aise has survived the vanity of kings and emperors.
It has survived revolutions and wars.
During all of its long history it has remained a true company, a society of actors.
There have been good times and inevitable dips, but today this .
Englance Press The comédie-française from molière to Éric ruf, hardcover/simon trowbridge
