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Grangé, Eugène
1810
1887
Basté, Pierre-Eugène
Grangé, E. (Eugène)
Basté, Eugène Pierre
Grange, Eugene
Baste, Pierre-Eugene
Barrière, Théodore
1825
1877
Barriere, Theodore
Decourcelle, Adrien
1824
1892
Decourcelle, Pierre Henri Adrien
Decourcelle, A. (Adrien)
Decourcelles, M. (Adrien)
La tête de Martin: Comédie en un acte
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"La tête de Martin: Comédie en un acte" by E. Grangé, Decourcelle, and Th. Barrière is a comedic play written in the early 20th century. This one-act comedy revolves around the humorous and convoluted situations involving several characters sharing the same surname, Martin, highlighting themes of confusion and mistaken identities. The setting unfolds in a hotel, where various interactions lead to comedic misunderstandings and conflicts among guests. The plot primarily centers on Durand, who is in search of his relative, Isidore Martin, in order to claim a life annuity that has been confusingly constituted on Martin's life. As Durand and his nephew Venceslas attempt to track down Martin, they encounter a series of comedic situations, including misunderstandings about other Martins staying at the hotel and miscommunications that lead to a planned duel over a slight. Throughout the play, the misunderstandings are revealed to stem from familial ties and a desire to secure future happiness, ultimately producing a mix of humor and resolution by the end of the act as Durand learns he can transfer the financial responsibility and avoid further complications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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French drama (Comedy)
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FR Théâtre
Category: Humour
Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: French Literature
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