Mémoires d'Hyppolite Clairon et réflexions sur l'art dramatique, publiés par elle-même

Second edition, published shortly after the first.
Full tawny sheep binding, early 20th century. Jansenist spine with raised bands. Red morocco title-label. Edges gilt. Handsome copy.
Memoirs of the very famous tragedienne Hyppolyte de la Tude Clairon (1723-1803), who was revered by the greatest figures (Diderot, Voltaire, Louis XV...). The actress was not content with success alone but contributed to profoundly regenerating French theater. Marmontel was her lover and encouraged her to abandon the declamatory style. The portrait of Mlle Dumesnil, who was long her rival, contains great acrimony. The work is not composed like classic memoirs but rather as a succession of articles and chapters addressing different themes more or less personal; one will find letters, reviews of plays...

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