The Romance of a Playwright

By Henri de Bornier

Book Overview

The Romance of a Playwright is a novel written by Henri de Bornier and published in 1898. The novel follows the life of a playwright named Andr����� Sylvane, who falls in love with a young actress named Liane de Lancy. Despite their love for each other, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Liane is already engaged to another man, a wealthy banker named Gaston de Montereau.As Andr����� struggles to win Liane's heart, he also faces challenges in his professional life. His plays are not well-received by critics, and he struggles to make a name for himself in the competitive world of theater. Throughout the novel, Andr����� must navigate the complexities of love and career, all while trying to maintain his artistic integrity.The Romance of a Playwright is a romantic and dramatic novel that explores themes of love, ambition, and the creative process. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of theater in the late 19th century, and paints a vivid portrait of the struggles and triumphs of a talented but struggling artist.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: 1163896926
• ISBN13: 9781163896921
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"