| Henry III and His Court | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Alexandre Dumas |
| Date premiered | 10 February 1829 (1829-02-10) |
| Place premiered | Comédie-Française |
| Original language | French |
| Genre | Historical drama |
Henry III and His Court (French: Henri III et sa cour) is a play written by Alexandre Dumas (père), based on the life of Henry III of France. It was the author's first produced play. Its premier performance at the Comédie-Française on 10 February 1829 was attended by the Duke of Orléans, the future king Louis Philippe I. The play was met with great acclaim and is considered an important work in the development of romanticism in French theatre.
It was translated into English as The king's gallant; or, King Henry III and his court in 1902.
References
- Hemmings 1979, p. 55.
- Maurois 2007, p. 48.
- Davidson 1901, p. 84.
Works cited
- Davidson, Arthur Fitzwilliam (1901). Alexandre Dumas (père) His Life and Works. A. Constable & Company.
- Dumas, A. (1902). The king's gallant; or, King Henry III and his court ("Henri III et sa cour") a novelization of the famous drama. New York: Street & Smith.
- Hemmings, F. W. J. (1979). Alexandre Dumas, the King of Romance. Charles Scribner's Sons. ISBN 978-0-684-16391-8.
- Maurois, André (2007) . Alexandre Dumas – A Great Life in Brief. Maurois Press. ISBN 978-1-4437-2746-4.
External links
- Henri III et sa cour at Project Gutenberg (in French)
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