Tete-D'Or: A Play In Three Acts (1919)

By Paul Claudel

Book Overview

Tete-D'Or: A Play In Three Acts is a dramatic work written by the French poet, playwright, and diplomat Paul Claudel. The play was first published in 1919 and is set in the 19th century in France. The story revolves around a young woman named Tete-D'Or, who is a foundling and has grown up in a convent. She falls in love with a young man named Julien, who is a carpenter and a socialist. However, their love is challenged by the social and political conflicts of the time, as well as by the religious beliefs of the characters. The play explores themes of love, faith, and social justice, and is known for its poetic language and vivid imagery. Tete-D'Or: A Play In Three Acts is considered one of Claudel's most significant works and has been translated into several languages.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164163752
• ISBN13: 9781164163756
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"